Alejandro Marichal: “The goal is to ease the financial burden on families who, despite having jobs, struggle to afford rent.”
Lucía Jiménez: "We will modify the application rules so that the largest possible number of families can apply in future calls."
A total of 52 people have been provisionally selected as beneficiaries of the rental assistance program for working families, launched for the first time by the Housing Department of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council for the 2023-2024 period. This new subsidy program, a pioneering initiative in the municipality, reflects the commitment of the department, headed by Lucía Jiménez, to guarantee access to decent housing for sectors of the population who, despite having a salary, face financial difficulties in affording rent.
In total, 148 applications were submitted , of which 52 have been recommended for approval. The remainder were rejected for various reasons identified during the evaluation process: 29 applications were excluded for exceeding the income thresholds established by the IPREM (Public Indicator of Multiple Effects Income) , 11 for failing to prove their status as employed or self-employed workers , and other rejections were due to a lack of registration with the required length of time or failure to correct documentary errors.
The Councillor for Housing, Lucía Jiménez , has indicated that the City Council intends to " consolidate these subsidies in the next budget years, expanding the criteria so that they reach the largest possible number of families ."
For his part, the First Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Urban Planning, Alejandro Marichal , emphasized that this aid represents “ a milestone in the municipality's housing policy , aimed at alleviating the financial burden of rent for families who, despite being employed, face difficulties in affording housing costs.” He added that this measure is part of the 2024–2027 Housing Plan , which also includes the rehabilitation of the public housing stock , the construction of new social housing developments in collaboration with VISOCAN , and urban planning regularization to make land available for affordable housing . “This plan seeks to provide a comprehensive response to the need for access to decent housing and transform the municipality into a place where our residents don't have to move to other towns,” Marichal concluded.
The published resolution is provisional , and applicants have 10 business days , from April 30 to May 14 , to submit appeals or additional documentation that would allow for a review of their application. Appeals can be submitted electronically through the City Hall's website or in person at the municipal registry , located in the Yumbo Centrum Shopping Center, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m.
To resolve doubts or receive advice, interested parties can also contact the Official Chamber of Commerce , a collaborating entity in the management of the program, by calling 828 690 156 or requesting an appointment.
