This April, the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism (Minvu) has opened a new application window for the Rental Subsidy program, aimed at families who are currently renting or living in shared housing arrangements across the country.
This state benefit helps cover a portion of monthly housing costs for up to eight years. The total contribution amounts to 170 UF, with a monthly cap of 4.2 UF for beneficiaries.
The program operates on a continuous or intermittent basis, provided that applicants can demonstrate the ability to cover the remaining rent using their own income.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, interested individuals must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid ID, whether Chilean or for foreign residents. Applicants must also be registered in the Social Registry of Households (RSH) with a socioeconomic rating of 70% or lower.
Applicants are required to show a minimum savings of 4 UF held in a housing account at institutions partnered with Minvu, such as BancoEstado, Scotiabank, Coopeuch, or Caja Los Andes. Applications are submitted per household, though individuals over the age of 60 may apply on their own.
Family income limits for the subsidy vary based on household size. The baseline income range is between 7 and 25 UF per month; however, this cap increases by 8 UF for every additional household member beyond a group of four.
For a household of four, the income limit rises to 33 UF per month, while for families of five, the limit extends to 41 UF.
Minvu also requires proof of social security contributions. Those without formal employment contracts can verify their income using fee receipts (boletas de honorarios) from the last six months, pay stubs, or proof of pension payments (old-age, disability, or survivor pensions).
