The municipal government of Móstoles has unveiled its fiscal ordinances for 2027, which include a further reduction in the Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI) from 0.56% to 0.48%. This marks a continuation of the tax relief efforts initiated at the beginning of the current administration.
Mayor Manuel Bautista presented the new fiscal plan, accompanied by Alberto Rodríguez de Rivera, the second deputy mayor and councilor for Finance, Presidency, and Human Resources. The mayor emphasized the goal of easing the tax burden on families and businesses in Móstoles, stating, "From the start of our term, we aimed to alleviate the fiscal pressure on families and businesses, promote economic activity, and leave more money in the pockets of Móstoles residents."
Over the past four years, the reduction in the IBI is expected to save residents between €48 and €96 per receipt, depending on the property. This is part of a broader strategy that has resulted in over €13 million in cumulative savings for the community due to various tax cuts and incentives.
Mayor Bautista highlighted that lowering taxes does not compromise responsible public resource management or the maintenance of municipal services. He stated, "Governance is not about collecting more taxes, but about managing better. While we are responsible for governing Móstoles, this will remain our priority."
Investment and Housing Initiatives
The fiscal policies of the Móstoles City Council also aim to stimulate economic activity, attract investment, and facilitate housing construction. The ordinances maintain a reduced rate of the Impuesto sobre Construcciones, Instalaciones y Obras (ICIO) at 3.7%, the lowest among major cities in the Community of Madrid. Additionally, a 50% exemption on the ICIO for the construction of protected housing will continue, encouraging new residential developments in Móstoles.
Mayor Bautista remarked, "These measures serve as a catalyst for attracting investment and contribute to the construction of housing in our city."
Waste Tax Relief
Regarding waste management, the city will maintain exemptions for large families and vulnerable households to mitigate the economic impact of waste taxes on residents. The mayor contrasted this approach with the national government's tax policies, stating, "Our municipal government strives to reduce taxes, unlike the Spanish government, which is burdening citizens with taxes. Our fiscal policy is the opposite: to lower taxes and ease the financial strain on families."
During the presentation, the mayor also announced that the municipal government is already working on the General Budgets for 2027, which will be submitted for discussion. The Social Council of the City, a citizen participation body, will meet to provide a non-binding report prior to the approval of the ordinances, which will be presented in an extraordinary session on Tuesday, October 6.
