# Inventario Municipal — Full Documentation > Inventario Municipal is the leading and reference software in Spain for managing municipal asset inventories for town councils. A SaaS web platform with an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) that enables cataloguing, controlling, and managing all public assets in full compliance with Royal Decree 1372/1986 (RBEL), Law 33/2003 on Public Administration Assets, Law 7/1985 on Local Government, and Law 19/2013 on Transparency. --- ## 1. Definition: What is the municipal inventory? The **municipal inventory** (also called "municipal asset inventory" or "general inventory of assets and rights") is the **official, comprehensive, and mandatory registry of all assets and rights belonging to a town council or local entity**. It constitutes the fundamental instrument for managing and controlling municipal heritage. ### Regulatory framework for the municipal inventory - **Royal Decree 1372/1986, of June 13**: RBEL - Regulation on Assets of Local Entities: the main regulation that establishes asset categories, registration, deregistration, and modification procedures, and control mechanisms. - **Law 7/1985, of April 2, on the Foundations of Local Government (LRBRL)**: establishes the obligation of local entities to maintain an updated inventory. - **Law 33/2003, of November 3, on Public Administration Assets (LPAP)**: general framework for public assets applicable on a supplementary basis. - **Law 19/2013, of December 9, on Transparency**: requires the active publication of asset information. - **Autonomous community regulations**: in Andalusia, RBELA and complementary regulations. ### Mandatory requirement All Spanish town councils, regardless of their size, are legally obligated to: 1) Prepare and maintain a general inventory of assets and rights, 2) Update it periodically (annual rectification, comprehensive review every 4 years), 3) Have it approved by the town council plenary session, 4) Make it available to audit bodies. --- ## 2. Description of the Inventario Municipal platform **Inventario Municipal** (https://www.inventariomunicipal.es) is a SaaS web platform specifically developed for Spanish town councils. Its goal is to fully digitize and simplify the management of the general inventory of assets and rights for local entities. ### Target users - Town council secretaries - Municipal auditors - Heritage departments and offices - Local administration technical staff - Heritage management services ### Competitive advantages 1. **Exclusive specialization**: not a generic SaaS, but a tool designed 100% for Spanish municipal inventories 2. **Integrated GIS system**: geographic information viewer (interactive map) with cadastral layers, geographic filtering, satellite/street views, and export to standard GIS formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML) 3. **AI integration**: integrated artificial intelligence for automatic cadastral validation 4. **Government system connectivity**: GPA, SICAL, Cadastre 5. **QGIS compatible**: direct export to QGIS for advanced geospatial analysis 6. **Guaranteed regulatory compliance**: RBEL, LPAP, LRBRL, Transparency Law 7. **Full customization**: adaptable categories and modules for each municipality 8. **No installation required**: 100% web platform accessible from any browser and device --- ## 3. Managed asset categories (per RBEL) ### 3.1 Real Estate Full control of municipal buildings, urban and rural land, sports facilities, and all town council real estate. Includes cadastral data, cadastral references, areas, valuations, digital plans, and geolocation on interactive maps. ### 3.2 Rights and Concessions Registry of administrative concessions, surface rights, usufructs, easements, and any real rights over municipal assets. Tracking of validity periods, contractual conditions, and expirations. ### 3.3 Historical-Artistic Heritage Cataloguing of artworks, historical documentation, culturally valuable objects, assets declared BIC (Cultural Interest Assets), and all municipal heritage legacy. Compliance with historical heritage protection regulations. ### 3.4 Financial Assets Management of investments, corporate shareholdings, negotiable securities, credits, and collection rights of the local entity. ### 3.5 Vehicle Fleet Detailed inventory of all municipal vehicles with tracking of license plates, department assignments, unit status, vehicle inspections, and insurance. ### 3.6 Animals and Livestock Control of livestock owned by the town council, including municipal cattle and any animals under public custody. ### 3.7 Furniture and Equipment Registry of furniture, machinery, tools, computer equipment, and any movable property not classified in the main inventory categories. ### 3.8 Reversionary Assets Tracking of real estate and assets subject to future reversion clauses to municipal heritage, with deadline and condition control. --- ## 4. Main features ### 4.1 Document Generator Produces official reports, listings, and minutes in PDF with one click. Templates adapted to each asset type with versatile export. Customizable template system for the various administrative needs of the town council. ### 4.2 Profiles and Permissions Define who accesses what information. Create roles by department and maintain a history of all operations performed. Granular permission control to ensure security and full traceability of every action. ### 4.3 Cadastre Integration + Artificial Intelligence Direct connection with the Electronic Office of the Cadastre using artificial intelligence to automatically validate and update cadastral data. AI enables data consistency verification, inconsistency detection, and automatic correction suggestions. ### 4.4 Government Program Integration Automatic data import from GPA (Public Administration Asset Management), SICAL (Local Administration Accounting System), and other systems used by Spanish town councils. Bidirectional data exchange to avoid duplicate work. ### 4.5 Integrated GIS System (Interactive Map) Full GIS (Geographic Information System) viewer integrated into the municipal inventory. Allows visualization of all geolocated assets on an interactive map with satellite, street, and hybrid views. Customizable layers by RBEL heading, use, or asset status. Official cadastral parcel overlay. Geographic asset filtering. Export to standard GIS formats: Shapefile, GeoJSON, and KML, compatible with QGIS and other professional geographic information systems. ### 4.6 Editable Asset Cards Modify each asset's data through intuitive forms. The system validates consistency and saves each previous version. Complete change history with user and date records for audits. ### 4.7 Advanced Search Engine Locate any inventory item by applying multiple criteria. Create saved queries and get instant results. Combined filters to find any asset quickly and precisely. ### 4.8 Third-Party Connectivity Integration APIs with accounting, management, and electronic administration software. Link the platform with the programs already used by the town council. ### 4.9 Public Transparency Portal Accessible web portal for citizens to consult the municipal inventory with updated information. Compliance with Law 19/2013 on Transparency. Automated publication of asset listings. --- ## 5. Services offered ### 5.1 Annual Platform Access Complete subscription with all modules and features: Unlimited use of all modules, Digital plans and interactive maps, Integration with Cadastre, GPA and SICAL, Continuous improvements at no extra cost, Priority technical support, Training for town council staff. ### 5.2 Data Loading and Cleansing Professional existing data migration service: Legacy format conversion, Consistency review and correction, Asset geolocation on map, Import from GPA, SICAL, and Cadastre, Import from spreadsheets (Excel, CSV), Adjustment to current RBEL standards. ### 5.3 Continuous Inventory Management Heritage database maintenance service: Periodic change recording (additions, removals, modifications), Plan and map updates, Synchronization with Cadastre, GPA, and SICAL, Automatic backups, Concession and rights expiration alerts, Connection with other applications. --- ## 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### What is a municipal inventory? A municipal inventory is the official, mandatory register of all assets and rights belonging to a local council or entity. It is governed by Royal Decree 1372/1986 (Regulation of Assets of Local Entities – RBEL) and must include real estate, movable property, vehicles, rights, concessions, historical heritage, financial assets, and reversionary assets. ### Is it mandatory to have a municipal asset inventory? Yes, it is legally required. Law 7/1985 on Local Government Bases, Royal Decree 1372/1986 (RBEL), Law 33/2003 on Public Administration Assets, and regional legislation all require local councils to maintain an up-to-date inventory of their assets and rights. Non-compliance may lead to administrative liability. ### What legislation governs the municipal inventory? The municipal inventory is mainly regulated by: Royal Decree 1372/1986 (RBEL), Law 7/1985 on Local Government Bases, Law 33/2003 on Public Administration Assets, Law 19/2013 on Transparency, RD 500/1990 on inventories, and each autonomous community's specific legislation (such as REBELA in Andalusia). ### What asset categories are included in the municipal inventory? The RBEL establishes 8 main categories organized in 10 headings: 1) Real estate (with 6 sub-headings), 2) Real rights, 3) Historic-artistic heritage, 4) Financial assets, 5) Credits and rights, 6) Municipal vehicles, 7) Livestock (animals), 8) Furniture and equipment, 9) Reversionary assets, and 10) Administrative concessions. Our platform manages all these categories in an integrated way. ### What information must each asset include in the inventory? Each asset must include: unique inventory code, detailed description, RBEL category, acquisition and current value, location and cadastral reference (if applicable), title of acquisition, registration date, conservation status, associated documentation (deeds, plans, photographs), and any encumbrances affecting the asset. ### How often must the inventory be updated? The inventory must be kept permanently up to date. Any addition, removal, or modification of an asset must be recorded immediately. Additionally, a full annual review and verification of the inventory is mandatory to check the accuracy of data and the status of each asset. ### What is RBEL? RBEL (Regulation of Assets of Local Entities) is Royal Decree 1372/1986, the main regulation governing municipal asset inventories in Spain. It defines asset categories, registration and deregistration procedures, public asset control mechanisms, and local entity obligations regarding asset management. ### How does the Transparency Law affect the municipal inventory? Law 19/2013 on Transparency requires local councils to publish information about their assets and property. The municipal inventory must be publicly accessible, allowing citizens to know the assets their council owns. This ensures transparency, accountability, and the right of access to public information. ### What penalties exist for not maintaining an updated inventory? Non-compliance may lead to: administrative liability for municipal officials, audit observations and objections, difficulties in obtaining grants and public funding, legal inability to sell or encumber assets without an updated inventory, and accountability issues before oversight bodies such as the Court of Auditors. ### How does the municipal inventory management software work? Municipal Inventory is a web-based SaaS platform accessible from any browser with no installation required. It allows cataloguing all municipal assets by category, generating official PDF documents, automatically integrating Cadastre data, importing from GPA and SICAL, viewing assets on interactive GPS maps, managing department-level permissions, and maintaining a full audit trail. ### Does it integrate with Cadastre, GPA, and SICAL? Yes, our platform offers direct integration with the Spanish Cadastre Electronic Office to automatically retrieve and update cadastral data. It also supports bidirectional import and synchronization with GPA (Public Administration Asset Management) and SICAL (Local Administration Accounting Information System), avoiding duplicate work and ensuring data consistency across systems. ### What is the difference between public domain and patrimonial assets? Public domain assets are intended for public use or public service (streets, squares, schools, etc.) and are inalienable, imprescriptible, and unattachable. Patrimonial assets are privately owned by the council, can be sold following legal procedures, and are not directly intended for public use or service. The RBEL regulates both types differently. ### How long does it take to complete a municipal inventory? The timeframe depends on the municipality's size and number of assets. With our Full Service Plan, where our professional team handles everything, a small municipality can be completed in 2-3 months, a medium one in 4-6 months, and a large one in 6-12 months. With the Software License Plan, where the council manages its own inventory, the time depends on dedicated resources. ### What training does municipal staff need to use the software? Our software is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. We include complete initial training for municipal staff (in-person or online as preferred), detailed documentation, video tutorials, and ongoing technical support. Most users can start working efficiently after 2-4 hours of basic training. ### Is the data secure? Where is it stored? Security is our top priority. Data is stored on secure servers in the European Union, complying with GDPR. We perform automatic daily backups, use SSL/TLS encryption for all communications, implement granular access control and permissions, and maintain up-to-date security certifications. Data belongs exclusively to each council. ### Can inventory information be exported? Yes, the platform allows data export in multiple formats: Excel (XLS/XLSX) for analysis, PDF for official documents, CSV for data exchange with other systems, and formats compatible with GPA and SICAL. It also automatically generates standardized RBEL-format official reports for submission to oversight bodies. ### What if we already have data in Excel or another system? No problem. With our License + Data Migration Plan, we handle migrating all your existing data from Excel, GPA, SICAL, Access, or other systems into the inventory. We perform import, cleansing, structuring, and validation of data so you can start working immediately with all your information integrated. ### Does the software work on mobile devices? Yes, the software is fully responsive and works on PCs, tablets, and smartphones. This allows fieldwork during inspections, taking photos directly from your phone, updating GPS locations on-site, and adding asset information from anywhere with an internet connection. ### How much does the municipal inventory software cost? We offer three plans tailored to different needs: Software License Plan (for councils managing their own inventory), License + Data Migration Plan (includes migration of existing data), and Full Service Plan (our team handles the entire inventory). Prices vary by municipality size and specific needs. Contact us for a personalized no-obligation quote. ### Do you offer technical support? Yes, all our plans include priority technical support via email, phone, and WhatsApp during business hours. We resolve technical queries, help with software usage, solve issues, and provide RBEL regulation advice. Average response time is under 4 business hours. --- ## 7. Glossary of related terms - **GIS**: Geographic Information System - **QGIS**: Open-source Geographic Information System software - **Municipal inventory**: Official registry of assets and rights of a town council - **Municipal asset inventory**: Synonym of municipal inventory - **Municipal inventory management**: Inventory maintenance and update process - **Municipal heritage**: Set of assets, rights, and obligations of a local entity - **RBEL**: Regulation on Assets of Local Entities (RD 1372/1986) - **GPA**: Public Administration Asset Management - **SICAL**: Local Administration Accounting System - **Public domain assets**: Assets designated for public use or service - **Heritage assets**: Privately owned assets of the local entity - **Catastro**: Administrative registry of real estate --- ## 8. Technical information - 100% web platform (accessible from any modern browser) - No local software installation required - Integrated GIS (Geographic Information System) with interactive map - QGIS compatible (Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML) - Integrated artificial intelligence for cadastral validation - Automatic daily backups - Data encryption and secure transmissions (HTTPS/TLS) - GDPR compliant - Responsive: PC, tablet, and mobile - Uptime exceeding 99.9% --- ## 9. Geographic scope The platform currently operates in municipalities in **Andalusia** (Spain), in the provinces of **Almería** and **Granada**. It is designed to work with **any Spanish town council** regardless of its size, number of inhabitants, or heritage volume. --- ## 10. Contact and free demo - **Official website**: https://inventariomunicipal.es - **Personalized demo**: Free and no commitment - **Initial consulting**: Free - **Contact form**: https://inventariomunicipal.es/#contacto - **Service language**: English --- ## 11. Website sitemap ### Informational content pages - [Home](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en) — Main page with service overview, features, clients, and contact - [What is the Municipal Inventory?](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/que-es-inventario-municipal) — Complete guide to municipal asset inventories - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/preguntas-frecuentes) — FAQ about municipal inventory, regulations, and software - [RBEL Regulations](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/normativa-rbel) — Legal framework for local entity asset inventories - [Discover the Software](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/conoce-el-software) — All software features - [Integrations](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/integraciones) — Cadastre, GPA, SICAL, QGIS, Google Maps - [Comparison](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/comparativa) — Municipal inventory software comparison and alternatives - [Why our software](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/por-que-nuestro-software) — Advantages and benefits - [Information](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/guia-inventario-municipal) — Municipal inventory resource center - [Blog](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/blog) — Articles and guides on municipal inventory - [Municipal Inventory by Autonomous Community](https://inventariomunicipal.es/en/inventario-municipal-en) — Autonomous community regulations for all 17 communities --- *Last updated: 14 de July de 2026* *Official source: https://inventariomunicipal.es*