The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana introduced the first call for support aimed at young people in the Valencian Community to help them access affordable housing. This piece explains who can apply, how the Youth Rental Coupon works, and the steps to begin the process today.
The rental assistance program is available to any eligible individual who is legally an adult and, at the time of requesting aid, is no older than 35. Applicants must meet the specified requirements to qualify for support.
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Young people who wish to apply for the Youth Rental Coupon should review the following conditions that determine eligibility and the amount of assistance.
- They must be of legal age and not exceed 35 years at the time of requesting aid.
- They must hold Spanish nationality or belong to one of the Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Non-EU residents must be in a regular residence status in Spain.
- A rental agreement or a transfer of use must be in place or ready to sign, and the signing must occur within two months from the date the aid is granted.
- The applicant must have a habitual and permanent residence, verified by a certificate or a registration document.
- The applicant and their spouse must not be related by blood or share first-degree kinship with the host.
- In no case may the total benefits received at any residence exceed the rental amount or transfer fee.
- The monthly rent or transfer fee must be equal to or less than the amounts specified for the corresponding municipality area.
These areas correspond to each municipality within the province of Alicante.
Rent support is set at 250 euros per month, with the condition that total benefits do not exceed the contract’s stated rental or transfer fee.
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Inquiries about how the rental bonus affects tax filings are common. The program outlines required documentation and the process for claiming the aid, including how to report income and confirm residence details.
- Full copy of the signed rental agreement for the apartment or room, including rent amount, payment method, and all pages with the signatures of both parties.
- Evidence of the cadastral reference for the residence. If there is no individual cadastral reference, a certificate from the Regional Directorate of Cadastre may be submitted, along with details of the property and the location.
- A certificate or registration document indicating the property description and the number of rooms available.
- A unique Certificate or Registration Slip showing the habitual and permanent address for all occupants at the time of the request, to be included with the aid application.
- A document proving stable income, either from employment or other declared activity, with income not exceeding three times the IPREM (579.02 euros per month for employed workers). If applicable, a declaration of activity or tax registration for professional or artistic activities should be provided.
- Receipts showing rental payments or transfer fees since January 1, 2022. If the contract is shorter, payments are credited from the contract’s start date, and receipts must accompany the application.
- If the applicant receives new aid or needs to update the bank account, a completed automatic payment form must be included to designate the account for deposits.
Recipients must justify the use of the rental voucher
To apply for the Youth Rental Coupon, applicants must complete an electronic form, which can be submitted with or without a digital certificate.
With a digital certificate
The application is filed electronically through the Generalitat’s electronic center via the Young Rental Check procedure. Applicants proceed by filling out the ETURNOS form and then, at the designated date, click the link to continue with the certificate, enabling the electronic submission of the application and required documents.
Without a digital certificate
If a digital certificate is unavailable, the applicant completes the electronic application and prints the receipt. This receipt serves as the application form, and the necessary documents must be submitted through one of the official registers listed below.
- Alicante: Avda. De Aguilera, 1, mezzanine
- Castellón: Avda del Mar, 16
- Valencia: Gregorio Gea, 27
All procedures are designed to verify residence and ownership details, ensure proper use of the subsidy, and maintain clear records for tax and housing authority audits. The process emphasizes transparency and accountability for young renters seeking affordable housing options in the Valencian Community. This material is intended for readers in North America who are researching comparable housing support programs, and it notes the official sources as cited in the program guidelines.
[Fuente: Generalitat Valenciana]