Rebates on tax on motor vehicles (IVTM) in Barcelona city
Description: 

A rebate on the amount of tax on motor vehicles payable for vehicles registered for tax purposes in the city of Barcelona city whose owners are registered as residents of the city. 

It is granted in the following cases:

  • Vehicles classified in the DGT's (Directorate-General for Traffic) register of vehicles as Zero Emissions vehicles, excluding trailers.
  • Electric vehicles, even if they have not been classified as Zero-Emissions vehicles by the DGT.
  • Petrol vehicles classified in the DGT's register of vehicles as ECO vehicles, with CO2 emissions of up to 120 g/km, excluding trailers.
  • The following vehicles are also eligible for the rebate, even if they have not been classified as ECO vehicles by the DGT:
  • Vehicles running on biogas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methane, methanol or hydrogen fuel.
  • Hybrids running on petrol, with CO2 emissions of up to 120 g/km.
  • Vehicles that qualify as historical vehicles under the Historical Vehicle Regulations (Royal Decree 1247/1995).
     
Requirements: 

Registration in the municipal register: Yes, the owner of the vehicle must be registered as a resident of Barcelona city.

The address appearing on the DGT's vehicle register must match the vehicle owner's registered address according to the municipal register. 

You can check your vehicle's tax address by clicking on this link or dialling 060.

Amount and frequency: 

  • Vehicles classified as Zero Emissions vehicles: 75% rebate. 
  • Petrol vehicles classified as ECO vehicles, with CO2 emissions of up to 120 g/km: 50% rebate.
  • Vehicles qualifying as historical vehicles: 100% rebate.
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