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Getafe makes rental aid easier for residents aged 30 to 45
Getafe is opening a new opportunity for residents who rent their homes and need to ease the monthly pressure of housing costs. The Town Hall is activating an additional application period for municipal aid of up to €1,500, aimed at people aged between 30 and 45.
This call for applications comes with significant changes compared to previous years. The council has removed the requirement to allocate at least 30% of income to rent payments and has also eliminated the minimum income threshold per household. In practice, this allows more households to apply.
The maximum income limit remains in place, designed to ensure that support reaches those who have the most difficulty paying rent. The measure aims to prevent families who were previously excluded by overly strict requirements from now missing out on the chance to receive assistance.
The new application period opens on 17 June and will last for 20 working days, until 14 July. During this time, residents who meet the conditions can submit their documentation to apply for the support.
The main requirements include being between 30 and 45 years old, having a rental contract of at least one year, and being registered in Getafe for the past two years. In addition, the monthly rent for the property must not exceed 1,100 euros, excluding community fees and IBI.
The support may be especially relevant for households that do not qualify for other programmes more focused on young people or vulnerable groups, but who are still affected by rising rents. This is an age group in which many people are supporting families, paying someone else’s mortgage in the form of rent, or pursuing life projects without yet having access to their own home.
In this way, Getafe is trying to adapt its housing policies to a reality that is increasingly widespread: having a job does not always guarantee being able to pay rent with peace of mind. In southern metropolitan municipalities, housing pressure is also being felt and is forcing local support measures to be strengthened.
These grants will not solve the housing problem on their own, but they can give many families some breathing room during a difficult year. In a city where staying close to your neighbourhood, school, work, or family network remains crucial, every bit of rental support can make a real difference in daily life.