Cuban inheritance; Ley 187

Rooftop terrace of a colonial house in Old Havana with rocking chairs and palms, the kind of home families think of when inheriting property in Cuba

Inheriting Property in Cuba: How Does a Home Pass to the Heirs in 2026?

Inheriting property in Cuba runs through a notary. The heirs obtain a declaration of heirs, have three months to renounce or are taken to accept, and then adjudicate the house by public deed. From 21 October 2026, Cuba's new Housing Law, Ley 187, governs that last step, and the tax is due within 30 days of the deed. The call usually comes a few weeks after the funeral, from Miami or Madrid or Mexico...