Applications for the Subsidio de Arriendo para Personas Mayores y Personas con Discapacidad open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, according to official program details. The government benefit covers up to 90 percent of the monthly rental value for eligible applicants until the application period closes on October 8, 2026.
Did You Know? Beneficiaries can receive a maximum total amount of 213 UF, which can cofinance approximately 27 months of rent if a person allocates 8 UF per month toward their housing payment until the total is exhausted.
Eligibility Rules and Special Conditions
Applicants must meet specific age, disability, and socioeconomic criteria to qualify for the rental subsidy. According to the program guidelines, candidates must be over 60 years old at the time of application or turn 60 during the calendar year, or be over 18 years old with a disability accredited in the Registro Nacional de la Discapacidad. Additionally, applicants must belong to up to 70 percent of the Registro Social de Hogares (RSH) and prove a minimum income of 5 UF, which equals approximately 204,000 pesos.
In this initiative, applicants face no minimum savings threshold, and they do not need to be actively renting a home at the time of application, opening the door for individuals who need to search for a new place to live.
Application Methods and Required Documentation
Interested individuals can submit their applications online using a ClaveÚnica through www.minvu.cl once the convocatoria opens. Submissions are also accepted in person at Serviu offices nationwide or through public entities that maintain formal agreements with regional Serviu branches.
Applicants who face difficulties or are unable to apply in person may designate a representative. This representative must present a simple power of attorney, which does not require notarization. The program also grants additional scoring points based on age, disability status, and for individuals or households that include a registered caregiver in the RSH.
Regional Rent Limits and Financial Caps
The subsidy provides a maximum allocation of 213 UF per beneficiary for housing units with a monthly rental value not exceeding 11 UF. However, the rent limit increases to 13 UF per month in the regions of Arica y Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Metropolitana, Aysén, and Magallanes. Applicants should verify their regional caps and prepare their ClaveÚnica and documentation ahead of the October 8 deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum amount covered by the rental subsidy?
The benefit can cover up to 90 percent of the monthly rental value, with a total maximum cap of 213 UF per beneficiary.
Do applicants need to be currently renting a home to apply?
No. The subsidy does not require applicants to be currently renting; individuals who need to search for a housing unit are also eligible to apply.
How can someone apply if they cannot visit an office in person?
Applicants unable to attend in person may apply through a representative by presenting a simple power of attorney that does not require notarization.
What steps are you taking to prepare your documentation before the October deadline?
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