Can't afford to pay your rent? These benefits might interest you.

Renewable benefits for seniors

If you already received rental assistance years ago, you may be able to continue receiving it.

What is it?

Non-repayable aid to cover rent for low- or moderate-income seniors who had already received assistance in previous years.

For whom?

People who:

• In 2010 received a favorable resolution
• Were 65 years of age or older on 12/31/2012
• They were already beneficiaries during 2024

Subsidies for private market rentals

For people awaiting rehousing or in a social emergency situation.

What is it?

A subsidy to cover the rent of a private housing market, managed by entities or administrations, intended for vulnerable people.

For whom?

• Individuals with a favorable resolution from the Emergency Board or in the process of intermediation.
• Entities or municipalities that house people awaiting rehousing or experiencing homelessness.

Compensation for landlords with unpaid rent

There is also assistance for landlords who do not collect rent.

What is it?

Compensation for property owners or landlords affected by the suspension of evictions resulting from Royal Decree-Law 11/2020, due to economic vulnerability.

For whom?

Owners and landlords who have had their eviction proceedings suspended due to a recognized situation of vulnerability and no housing alternative.

What if you can't pay your rent or mortgage?

Emergency aid is available for critical situations.

Economic benefits of special urgency

• They help you avoid evictions or access a new home if you have already lost it.
• They are non-refundable: there is no need to return them.
• They include social mediation and personalized monitoring

For whom?

People who:

• Have rent or mortgage debts
• They have lost their habitual residence
• They are at risk of residential exclusion

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