According to the Spanish Youth Council, “7 out of 10 young people working in Spain still live with their parents” and the average age of emancipation is 30. This problem is the result of low wages and high rents, but in general it is endemic to southern European countries. To try to mitigate this, the government has pushed through a reform so that young people over the age of 23 who live with their parents will be able to receive up to €733.9 per month in Minimum Living Income (IMV) from 2026 if they meet new requirements for financial independence and cohabitation.
The reform allows young people aged 23 and over who continue to live with their parents to receive the IMV as individual beneficiaries, provided they are not part of the same economic cohabitation unit. The benefit will be revalued by 11.4% in 2026, so that the guaranteed amount for a single person will be around €733.6–733.9 per month.
Who can receive the €733
Workshop for young beneficiaries of the Youth Card. | Editorial credit: Las Palmas City Council.
Those over the age of 23 who live with their parents but can prove that they are a separate economic unit, without sharing income or expenses on a structural basis, may apply. Special cases are also considered for young people aged 18 and over who have been in the care of the authorities, victims of gender violence, trafficking, sexual exploitation, homelessness, or other situations of particular vulnerability.
Key requirements for young people living with their parents
For those aged 23 to 29, they must have lived independently for at least two years before applying for the grant, normally with a rental contract, their own registration with the local council and, in many cases, registration with Social Security for a minimum period. For those over 30, it is sufficient to have been away from the family home for one year prior to the application, except in cases such as the death of a parent or other serious circumstances.
How to apply for the benefit
The IMV application is processed by Social Security, either online (electronic office, digital certificate, or Cl@ve) or in person by appointment at the Service and Information Centers. The application must include your ID or NIE, certificate of registration, employment history, proof of income, and all documents proving financial independence and non-integration into the parents’ household.