If you’re looking for your first home in an Alicante province village, it’s worth knowing about a new measure before running the numbers. On October 6, 2026, the Generalitat published the guidelines for assistance aimed at young people purchasing their main residence in towns or settlements with up to 10,000 inhabitants. This is an opportunity worth following, but the guidelines do not mean that the call for applications is open, nor do they guarantee funding will be granted.
What has been approved and what’s still missing
The DOGV resolution sets out the rules for this aid within the 2026-2030 National Housing Plan. A later call for applications must open the process and establish the available budget. When checking the application link given in the guidelines on October 26, 2026, it still said “procedure not found.” Before submitting anything or committing to a purchase relying on this subsidy, consult the official text and the future announcement in the DOGV. Once published, the guidelines foresee ten business days to apply electronically.
Who might be eligible
The guidelines target adults under 36 at the time of application or at the signing of the purchase contract if that comes after January 1, 2026, but before the announcement. Annual income is capped at five times the IPREM, with higher thresholds for certain degrees of disability. They also require applicants to meet nationality or legal residency criteria and, for non-EU nationals, a valid NIE.
The property must be in a town or settlement of up to 10,000 inhabitants in the Comunitat Valenciana, according to the official population register in the year of the announcement. Its price cannot exceed €250,000, and at most two people may buy it jointly. It’s not enough for an area to simply seem small—you must check the specific settlement or municipality. The guidelines also exclude, with specific exceptions, anyone who already owns or has usufruct of another home in Spain.
How much could be covered and what commitments are involved
The maximum amount foreseen is €15,000 per home, and it may not exceed 20% of the purchase price. Taxes, notary, registry, or financing costs are not covered by the grant. If two people buy together, the aid is divided according to their share. Grants will be awarded in order of completed applications until the budget set in the announcement runs out; submitting an incomplete application may affect your place in line.
The house must become your regular, permanent residence for at least five years and be occupied within three months of delivery. This is a relevant commitment if you’re comparing a home to live in with a second residence on the Costa Blanca. The guidelines allow limited exceptions for changes of use, but these must be reported and justified to the authorities.
How to prepare without rushing your purchase
- Check the DOGV to see if the call for applications has been published, and review its timeline and budget before relying on the aid.
- Verify the official population of the town or settlement and the property price as it appears in the contract or deed.
- Organize your details on age, residency, income, and ownership of other properties; review the exceptions if your situation is complex.
- Plan your purchase using your own resources and secured financing, including taxes and costs not covered by the aid.
Choosing where to live also deserves time. You can explore the available properties, read about how we support buyers and talk to MAYRASA to calmly organize your search.
Source and scope: Resolution of October 1, 2026, DOGV of October 6. General information reviewed as of October 26, 2026; exact eligibility and deadlines should be checked against the actual announcement and relevant authorities. This article does not replace individual legal or financial advice.
