He rent subsidy Aimed at older adults and people with disabilities, it is a monthly benefit that covers between 90% and 95% of the rental value, depending on the section of the Social Household Registry (RSH). In addition, an additional score will be awarded for those who are or have a caregiver enrolled in the RSH.
The older adults Beneficiaries of this subsidy must make a monthly copayment that ranges between 5% and 10% of the monthly rental income, without the need to have a minimum savings. The application for this modality can be made online until August 31, 2023.
This grant is for older adults that meet certain established requirements. In the first place, they must be over 60 years of age at the time of applying or meet them during the current year, which will be accredited by presenting a valid identity card. In addition, they must not exceed the 70% section of the most vulnerable population according to the Social Registry of Households (RSH). An additional score will also be awarded for age, disability and for having the quality of caregiver within the family nucleus.
It is necessary to prove a minimum income of 5 Unidades de Fomento (approximately $176,096), which corresponds to the current welfare pension in 2022. This minimum income will serve as the basis for accrediting income and calculating the required monthly copayment. It is not necessary to have a minimum savings or have a family nucleus to apply for the rent subsidysince it is possible to do it both with a family nucleus and without it.
It is important to note that, in addition to the regular scoring factors of the rent subsidyan additional point will be awarded by age, which varies according to the following table: from 60 to 69 years old, 20 points are awarded, from 70 to 79 years old, 40 points are awarded, from 80 to 89 years old, 60 points are awarded, and from 90 years onwards 100 points are awarded.
