This week, the new Valencian Inclusion Income (RVI) went into effect—a benefit ranging from 790 to 1,620 euros per month intended for families or individuals who have trouble meeting their basic needs and making ends meet.
This benefit has been in place in the Valencian Community since 2017, and currently more than 56,000 people receive it, but it has been completely overhauled. Now, the RVI is administered by the regional government, has been adjusted to the current cost of living, includes a supplement of up to 30% for rent or a mortgage, and is compatible with a salary for up to 12 months.
The update to the eligibility criteria does not mean that current recipients will lose their benefits or become ineligible; rather, the criteria for new applicants have been expanded.
The base benefit starts at 793.80 euros per month for a single person and increases gradually based on household size, up to a maximum of 1,247.40 euros for families of six or more members. These amounts can be increased by up to 30% if the recipient has a valid rental agreement or mortgage.
In addition, receiving the RVI certifies beneficiaries as individuals in a situation of social exclusion, which entitles them to other benefits such as free prescription medications, a full school lunch subsidy, and full coverage for textbooks and school supplies.
Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply for the Valencian Inclusion Income
To be eligible for the Valencian Inclusion Income, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered as a resident and provide proof of habitual residence in the Valencian Community for at least three years.
- Demonstrating that the household’s financial situation is insufficient to ensure its subsistence (monthly income and assets below the benefit thresholds).
- Having previously applied for and processed all benefits, subsidies, and pensions to which household members may be entitled (such as the national Minimum Living Income, unemployment benefits, and contributory or non-contributory pensions).
- Compulsory enrollment and attendance in school for children living in the household, regardless of which stage of compulsory education they are in (including free early childhood education for ages 0 to 3).
- An active commitment to job search and labor market inclusion.
Applications can be submitted year-round through any of these three methods:
- Online: through the Valencian Regional Government’s electronic portal. Digital identification is required (digital certificate, electronic ID card, or Cl@ve system).
- In person at PROP offices, official registries of the Valencian Regional Government, or city halls. You must submit the printed form, fully completed and signed.
- At the municipal Social Services offices. The staff can help you fill out the forms and submit the application to the Regional Ministry.
You can get more information by calling 012 or 963 866 000. You can also find detailed information on the website of the Regional Ministry of Social Services.
