Petrer allocates 100,000 euros to housing aid in historic center

The sixth call maintains aid of up to 35,000 euros per property to curb population decline and attract new residents.

Generic image of a Mediterranean stone town hall facade with a balcony.
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Generic image of a Mediterranean stone town hall facade with a balcony.

The Petrer City Council has opened the sixth call for municipal housing aid in the historic center, allocated with 100,000 euros and grants of up to 35,000 euros per property.

This initiative, aimed at curbing population loss and attracting new residents, has enabled over 65 families to develop their life projects in the historic center since its inception in 2021. Grants awarded over these years already exceed 800,000 euros, generating a significant economic impact on the region's construction sector.
The call, which will remain open until September 30, 2026, is retroactive. Purchases formalized since October 1, 2025, as well as rehabilitation works that have obtained municipal licenses or responsible declarations since the same date, will be eligible for aid.
The program includes two lines of action: the first for the acquisition of homes and plots, with aid of up to 25% of the cost (maximum 12,000 euros), and the second for construction and rehabilitation (including interior renovations, structural consolidation, and roof and facade renewal), with subsidies of up to 40% (maximum 25,000 euros).
Applicants can combine both modalities for the same property, with a combined limit of 35,000 euros. Aid will be processed in order of entry into the municipal registry until the budget is exhausted.
The Councilor for Urban Planning, David Morcillo, defended the program's continuity, highlighting its contribution to reversing population decline and its role as a reference for other municipalities interested in urban regeneration and housing access.