Gaztelagun programme: The Basque Government raises the revenue limit for applying for rent subsidies
For young people applying for assistance alone, the annual income limit has been raised to €30,000; for families to €36,764.
The Basque Government has made the conditions for participation in the Gaztelagun programme, which provides rent subsidies, more flexible. For example, it has increased the maximum income available to young people in order to receive subsidies.
For those who only apply for assistance, the annual income limit has been raised from 27,687 to 30,000 euros; for families from 33,902 to 36,764; and for large families from 36,163 to 39,184.
The Housing Advisor of the Basque Government, Denis Itxaso, announced this morning the news of the Gaztelagun programme, which aims to facilitate young people's access to decent housing, in the context of the Bilbao BBK Live 2025 festival.
The rent limit is not the only novelty. The Government has also raised the ceiling of the maximum eligible monthly rent from 800 euros in Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz to 900 euros in Donostia-San Sebastián from 800 euros to 991.8 euros, taking into account the average local income.
The limits have also been extended to 800 euros in metropolitan areas and municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants and 750 euros in the rest of the Basque Country.
Young people who share a flat (up to a maximum of two) may apply for assistance, but they would receive a maximum of EUR 300 each.
Also, as a novelty, grants may be received for renting rooms in shared apartments.The new decree will enter into force at the beginning of next year.
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