Renting a home can feel like a real hassle. The National Housing Access Program 2022-2025 outlines how rental assistance is organized by the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda. The details are explained here for clarity.
Region by region, access to this help is regulated, so anyone considering renting an apartment in the Valencian Community will find this information particularly relevant. The Generalitat Valenciana explains that the aim of the aid is to make it easier to rent or transfer the right to use a house or a room to those who need it most.
Who is the aid intended for?
The subsidies are meant for natural persons who are adults, have a rental agreement, and meet the specified rental price limits and income requirements. The conditions to request the aid include:
- Being a Spanish or European Union citizen. Non-EU foreigners must hold a valid residence permit in Spain.
- Having a rental agreement or a transfer of use for the residence or room.
- Using the property as permanent housing, registered as such in the official records.
- Not owning a home in Spain, and having no close familial relationship with the person who rents or transfers the dwelling or room.
Some groups are prioritized, including people facing evictions or victims of gender-based violence.
How much aid is available?
The amount is determined according to income and typically covers a portion of the rent or transfer costs. Cohabitation income, which sums the earnings of all individuals with permanent residence in the rented home, is taken into account. The household income must be within limits tied to the contract and the IPREM reference, with IPREM values historically updated to reflect multiple payments in a year. These guidelines also depend on family circumstances, and the IPREM framework has been adapted over time to reflect changes in the cost of living.
Rental price caps are set regionally and may not exceed the specified limits for each area.
How to apply for the aid?
The aid covers a two-year period, from January 1 of the first year to December 31 of the second year. Applications are preferably processed online using a digital certificate or permanent access credentials in the Aids-Benefits 2023 section for housing rental on the official housing portal of the Valencian Government. Applications can also be arranged through regional housing and bioclimatic architecture services so staff can assist with the processing. Municipal councils or associations may help in submitting the permit as well, according to official guidance from the Generalitat Valenciana.
As for deadlines, the call for rental assistance in the Valencian Community is published in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana, with a one-month window to submit applications. The regulatory basis for 2023 illustrates that the call will appear in the DOGV and that the exact submission window will be indicated there. The government notes that the call will be published soon, so it is prudent to monitor the official portals for the precise start date.
In sum, this program aims to ease access to rental housing for those most in need, with regionally tailored income and price criteria, online processing options, and clear deadlines announced through the official channels of the Generalitat Valenciana.