Consell approves €70,000 in renters' assistance

The Office of Housing of the Consell de Formentera reports that yesterday the Governing Board approved a line of aid for islanders with monthly rent payments of up to €1,200. The assistance will be granted for a maximum of 12 months and calculated for the period extending 1 January to 31 December 2022.

Rafael Ramírez, housing councillor, said that the assistance, the third of its kind this legislature, "will make it easier for Formentera residents to stay in rental housing, and alleviate the negative effects of rising rents on our island". "This help has been tailored and made more flexible to reach as many people as possible", he added.

Up to €2,640
Assistance will not exceed €2,640, or €220 in individual monthly disbursements. The money is for renters and will be granted non-competitively and based on the established figures. Disbursements will be reduced proportionally if total awards exceed the related budget appropriation.

Information at the Housing Office
To facilitate access to this assistance and answer questions, the Consell de Formentera invites islanders to visit the Housing Office (Oficina d'Acompanyament a l'Habitatge) at the Office of Social Welfare (Conselleria de Benestar Social). Appointments may also be scheduled by e-mail at habitatge@conseldeformentera.cat and telephone at 971 32 10 87.

Interested parties have 15 working days from publication of the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands (BOIB) to apply at the Citizen Information Office (OAC) or the Virtual Citizen Information Office (OVAC). Complete details and terms will also be published on the Consell de Formentera website.

Rental contract and six months of residence
Applicants must be 18 or over, have lived on the island for at least six months, and hold a rental contract for their home, which must be their normal place of residence. No more than one application will be accepted per dwelling.

24 March 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera