The Government has implemented a measure to facilitate access to the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), allowing young people under 30 living with their parents to apply for this Social Security benefit if they meet the established requirements. The aim is to support those who wish to start an independent life but lack sufficient income.
Social Security has confirmed that access to the IMV is based on age, family situation, income, and assets of the applicant. However, young people in this age group can apply for the aid even if they continue to reside in the family home.
The maximum benefit amount for a young person with no income is €733.60 per month this year, although the final amount will be adjusted according to the resources of each household. The regulations distinguish between two main groups: young people aged 23 to 29, who can apply in their own right by proving one year of legal and continuous residence in Spain and, if living alone or sharing a flat, demonstrating two years of independent living; and young people aged 18 to 22, who can only access it in specific situations such as having dependent children, having recently left the child protection system, being absolute orphans living alone, or being victims of gender violence, human trafficking, or sexual exploitation.
In addition to age, Social Security assesses the economic situation. Annual income must be below the guaranteed income threshold, and assets cannot exceed the established limits, excluding the primary residence. For a person living alone, the maximum allowed is €17,698.80 annually. It is also a requirement to be registered as an employment seeker, with a maximum of three months from the benefit's recognition to formalize the registration if not already registered upon application.
The aid does not have a fixed amount; it functions as a supplement to reach the guaranteed income. An emancipated young person with no income can receive up to €733.60 per month. The amount increases for single-parent families or households where a member has a recognized disability of 65% or more. Families with children also receive the Child Assistance Supplement, ranging from €57.50 to €115 per child per month.
The latest data from Social Security indicate a growing number of young beneficiaries, with an average age of 28.5 years, consolidating the IMV as a key support for economic stability during the initial years of emancipation or labor market entry.
