The Local Government Board of Velez-Malaga has given the green light to the Waste Tax, an EU-mandated directive that will be compulsory for municipalities across Spain. However, the tax will not be implemented until 2026, as confirmed by the Town Hall. The proposal is set to be voted on in the upcoming Plenary session.
The tax, which will replace the current waste management fees included in the Property Tax (IBI), was previously delayed. In January, the city confirmed that it would not be applied in 2025, with municipal finance chief Manuel Gutiérrez announcing the need for an adjustment plan to generate the expected revenue: €3.75 million in 2025 and €7.5 million from 2026 onwards. The plan includes updating water tariffs to make up the difference.
The local council from Velez-Malaga approved the tax proposal in two separate votes. The first vote, which rejected the implementation of the new waste tax, passed with the support of the PP and GIPMTM, while the rest abstained. The second vote called for the Spanish government to offer a 100% tax reduction, which was approved by the same parties, along with Andalucía Por Sí and independent councillor Elías García. Vox supported both motions.
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