The Marbella Town Hall has presented its budget proposal for 2027, amounting to €476,937,750, which includes autonomous bodies and public companies. This represents a 5.8% increase compared to the previous year and a remarkable 47% rise since 2023. During this period, funding for social policies has doubled, increasing from €7 million to €13.8 million, reflecting a cumulative growth of 100%.
Mayor Ángeles Muñoz emphasised that this growth is attributed to the evolution of the local economy, job creation, and increased confidence from the private sector. "The rise in revenue is not due to tax increases, but rather to greater economic activity," she stated, highlighting that municipal taxes and rates remain frozen while various tax incentives are expanded, alongside increased allocations for investments and public services.
Muñoz noted that the budget is part of a strategy focused on "rigour, serious revenue forecasting, investment in public facilities, and social spending." She explained that the aim is to create a framework that allows for the implementation of municipal policies in a planned manner and in accordance with legal requirements, reflecting the priorities of the government programme. The initial approval of the budget is expected to take place in the Town Hall's plenary session this November, with finalisation anticipated by mid-December, allowing the budget to come into effect on 1 January.
In terms of revenue, Muñoz detailed that one contributing factor to the projected increase is the approval of the new General Urban Planning Plan (PGOM), which will enable the taxation of 13 million square metres transitioning from rustic to urban land. Additional revenue is expected from increased urban activity, higher income from the Construction, Installations and Works Tax (ICIO), concessions, and capital gains, as well as resources from municipal land assets and actions by the Court of Auditors. The Town Hall anticipates generating €11.9 million in 2027 from the auction of properties seized from individuals with debts to the local administration.
Furthermore, Muñoz reported that the average utilisation of 10% from new urban developments is expected to contribute approximately €32 million to the municipal land assets, which will also finance various projects. The budget will also incorporate European funds and resources from the Tourist Plan for Large Cities of the Regional Government of Andalusia to continue strategic projects.
Significant tax incentives will be maintained, with reductions of up to 95% on the ICIO and the Property Tax (IBI) for protected housing, alongside continued fiscal advantages for large families and reduced tax burdens for hotels, fulfilling commitments made to the sector.
The investment chapter of the budget allocates €67,960,789 in municipal funding, supplemented by nearly €18 million from other institutions and European funds, resulting in an overall investment capacity exceeding €85 million. Key planned initiatives include €6 million for public housing construction, aimed at leveraging co-financing opportunities from the Regional Government of Andalusia, with a goal of mobilising additional resources to achieve total financing of up to €50 million for properties intended for sale, rental, or at regulated prices.
Other notable investments include €7.4 million for a public car park and sports facilities at Albergue África, new parking infrastructures in Plaza de Toros and Nueva Andalucía, and an underground car park between Ruiz Picasso and Fuente Nueva streets in San Pedro Alcántara. In terms of mobility and urban renewal, €4 million is earmarked for a resurfacing plan that will address the road network in Marbella, Nueva Andalucía, Las Chapas, and San Pedro Alcántara, alongside additional funds for various road improvements.
Muñoz also outlined plans for new municipal facilities, including €6.6 million for an athletics stadium, €3.5 million for the San Pedro Alcántara School of Music and Dance, €2 million for a new library, and €1.4 million for the Active Participation Centre in Nueva Andalucía. The budget allocates over €2 million for the coastal path and the renovation of children's parks, as well as funding for the management and climate control of municipal educational centres.
Additionally, nearly €30 million is set aside for conservation and routine maintenance plans across the city, covering beaches, green spaces, educational centres, sports facilities, and public areas. Specifically, €25 million is allocated for maintenance needs, including historical centres and urban developments, as well as plans aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises.
In terms of mobility, Muñoz reiterated that free public transport will continue as part of support measures for families, with a municipal contribution of €6.5 million to maintain this service at no cost to residents. Lastly, she highlighted social policies as one of the areas that has seen the most significant growth during the legislative term, with the social budget reaching €13,823,000 in 2027, underscoring the administration's commitment to supporting individuals and groups requiring additional assistance.
