The Santa Eulària Town Council has completed the payment of rental subsidies for 169 families in the municipality, within the framework of the program ‘Santa Eulària crea futur!’. These subsidies seek to alleviate the economic pressure faced by households in a context of high housing prices on the island. In 2024, 250,000 euros were earmarked for these grants, with maximum amounts of 1,807.73 euros for those under 35 and over 65, considered groups with greater difficulty in assuming this expense. For the rest of the applicants, the subsidies covered up to 1,600 euros, equivalent to two monthly rent payments. The application process, which began with 241 requests, ended with the approval of 169 grants, after a process of evaluation and resolution of allegations.
Context and municipal declarations
Access to housing is one of the most persistent problems on the island. According to the councilman of Economic Promotion, Finance and Economy, Miguel Tur, these aids are a direct response to this problem: “We know that many families face great difficulties in accessing decent housing, so we have worked for this measure to be implemented in an agile and effective way. However, this is only one step in a structural problem that requires more solutions”.
Compatibility and new criteria
The subsidies are compatible with other subsidies from public administrations, and this year new features have been introduced, such as the updating of the income limits for applying for support. These modifications are intended to reflect the current reality of the real estate market and to extend the scope of the aid to a greater number of families in a situation of vulnerability. Despite the progress achieved with this call, the City Council points out that much remains to be done to ensure access to decent housing in Santa Eulària. These measures, although necessary, hardly palliate a problem that affects more and more residents on the island.
