Renewal of the Young Rental Voucher in 2025: all the steps to obtain it

Access to decent housing remains a challenge for young people, and the Government has decided to renew its support. Specifically, last Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the Council of Ministers approved the new call for the Young Rental Voucher, with an endowment of 200 million euros.

Announced by President Pedro Sánchez – following the recent mass demonstration for housing – this measure seeks to consolidate an aid that has already benefited thousands of young people over the last three years.

What is the Young Rental Voucher?

The Young Rental Voucher is a monthly subsidy of 250 euros, granted for a maximum of two years, which aims to help young people cover part of the cost of their rent.

This aid is granted on an individual basis, so that each tenant who meets the requirements can apply for it, regardless of whether he/she shares housing.

Requirements to apply for the Young Rental Voucher 2025

To access this assistance, it is necessary to meet the following criteria:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Have a regular source of income and that the sum of the general taxable income and the savings tax base of the income tax return (in the case of Catalonia) does not exceed 3 times the Catalonia Sufficiency Income Indicator (IRSC), which is equivalent to approximately 24,318 euros per year.

• To be a resident in Spain and to be registered in the rented property, which must be a habitual and permanent residence.

• To be the owner or co-owner of a housing or room contract.

• That the monthly rent does not exceed 900 euros for complete properties and 450 for rooms.

What documentation is required?

When submitting the application, the following documentation must be attached:

• Current rental contract.
• Certificate of census registration.
• Copy of the National Identity Document (DNI) or NIE.
• Proof of payment of the last monthly rent.
• Most recent income tax return or, failing that, certificate of income.

All the steps to obtain the Young Rental Voucher

The management of the Young Rental Voucher in Catalonia corresponds to the Housing Agency of Catalonia and, in order to apply for the assistance, the following steps must be followed:

1. Enter the website of the Housing Agency of Catalonia (http://agenciahabitatge.gencat.cat).

2. Complete the application form available online, providing personal information and attaching the required documentation.

3. Send the application electronically. If electronic means are not available, the application can be submitted in person at the local housing offices or at the offices of the Housing Agency of Catalonia.

It is important to mention that grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and until the allocated budget is exhausted.

Therefore, we recommend that you prepare in advance all the necessary documentation and be aware of the opening of the call, which is likely to start to be active from 2025, but it will depend on each autonomous community.

Is the Young Rental Voucher compatible with other rental subsidies?

The answer is yes, as long as the total amount of the subsidies does not exceed 100% of the rent. However, it is not compatible with aid for the same purpose from other administrations or public or private entities.

Obligations of the beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of the Young Rental Voucher must justify the payment of the rent every six months by presenting the corresponding receipts.

In addition, they are obliged to communicate any change in the conditions that gave rise to the granting of the aid, such as variations in income or modifications in the rental contract.

Find the home you have always dreamed of

Now that you know all the details about the Young Rental Voucher, the next step is to find the property that best suits your needs.

From KM2 Real Estate Services we invite you to see all the properties available now, here.

Do not hesitate to contact our advisors or visit our real estate agencies in Barcelona and Madrid for more information. We are waiting for you at:

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