On what value is transfer tax paid at an auction in Cantabria?

In Cantabria, buying property at auction pays transfer tax at 9 %, on the higher of the winning bid and the Cadastre reference value (art. 10.2 of the ITP consolidated law). With a 100,000 euro bid and no higher reference value, the tax would be €9,000.

No. It is the general rate and the rules of the law, for guidance. Your specific case, with reductions or allowances, is confirmed by a tax adviser or your region's tax office.

Auction taxes

Transfer tax at auction in Cantabria

The tax you pay when you are awarded a property at auction in Cantabria, on what value it is calculated and when a reduced rate applies. Law consulted on 08-10-2026.

Are there reduced rates?

Are there reduced rates?
Case	Rate	Requirements
Vivienda habitual	7 %	Cualquier comprador; 7% hasta 300.000 euros y 9% por el exceso.
Familia numerosa o monoparental, discapacidad entre el 33% y el 65%, menor de 40 años, vivienda protegida no exenta o municipio en riesgo de despoblamiento	4 %	Vivienda habitual; el exceso sobre 300.000 euros paga el 9%; en proindiviso, sólo para quien cumpla la edad.
Discapacidad igual o superior al 65%	3 %	Vivienda habitual; el exceso sobre 300.000 euros paga el 9%.
Vivienda para rehabilitar	5 %	Obras de al menos el 25% del precio terminadas en 18 meses y uso residencial 3 años; sin uso turístico; admite compra en documento judicial.

Anything specific to auctions?

Sin tipo propio de subasta; el 5% de rehabilitación (art. 9.4) admite expresamente la compra en documento judicial con un escrito del comprador comprometiéndose a rehabilitar.

The law

Decreto Legislativo 62/2008, art. 9, en la redacción de la Ley 3/2023 (BOE-A-2024-1373) y la Ley 5/2026 (BOE-A-2026-10431); sin texto consolidado oficial al día. Consulted on 08-10-2026.

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Frequently asked questions

On what value is transfer tax paid at an auction in Cantabria?: In Cantabria, buying property at auction pays transfer tax at 9 %, on the higher of the winning bid and the Cadastre reference value (art. 10.2 of the ITP consolidated law). With a 100,000 euro bid and no higher reference value, the tax would be €9,000.
Is this tax advice?: No. It is the general rate and the rules of the law, for guidance. Your specific case, with reductions or allowances, is confirmed by a tax adviser or your region's tax office.

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