Today is the opening of the deadline to apply for the IBI property tax subsidies, aimed at retired people, pensioners under 65 and the long-term unemployed. The purpose of this aid is to subsidise the IBI of the habitual residence for the year prior to the call for applications, so as not to aggravate the living conditions of people in a disadvantaged economic situation.
The aid consists of a rebate of up to 400 euros and up to 85% of the amount of the IBI. The amount can be increased by 10% in the case of people with disabilities or members of the family unit who are disabled and can prove a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% or who are victims of gender violence or are part of a single-parent or large family.
In order to be eligible for this aid, people must have paid the IBI of their habitual residence in Calpe, whether it is owned or rented. In addition, they must be over 65 years of age or have reached that age in 2023 or under 65 years of age who are Social Security pensioners during 2023. Also eligible are people who have been long-term unemployed during the past year, i.e. those registered as job seekers in the Labora centres.
To be eligible for these grants, applicants must be registered in the property that generates the IBI payment, the applicant must be the owner of a single property in Calpe and this must be their habitual residence, they must not benefit from IBI bonuses for large families and they must be up to date with their obligations to the Tax Agency and Social Security.
The grants can be applied for until 28 June at the Citizen's Advice Bureau, and can also be applied for through the electronic office.
BABY VOUCHER
From today until 27 September, the deadline for submitting applications for Bono Baby 2024 grants is open. These grants of up to €500 are intended for the purchase of basic children's products, childcare, clothing, pharmacy and parapharmacy, baby food, etc. purchased in local shops.
This call is aimed at families with children born or adopted aged 0 to 3 years old who have at least one parent registered in Calpe in the last 5 years, in addition the person applying for it must be in a situation of ERTE or unemployment or the income of the family unit is below 4 times the Iprem (public income indicator of multiple effects that replaces the minimum wage as an indicator or reference of income level).
The amount budgeted for this programme is 100,000 euros. Eligible expenses are hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, clothing, complementary items and others of the same nature intended for the child. The grants are also directly linked to the promotion and dynamisation of local commerce, as they can be used exclusively in shops that have an opening licence in the municipality of Calpe.
To be eligible for this aid, parents must provide invoices for products purchased from the date of birth and/or adoption until the date of submission of the application for aid. The grants can be applied for online or in person at the Citizen's Advice Bureau.