DEADLINE FOR IBI GRANT APPLICATIONS IS APPROACHING

The deadline for applications for this year’s IBI subsidy is May 16th. This is the second year that the ayuntamiento has subsidised IBI payments for residents and businesses. Applicants must furnish a copy of their last IBI receipt and proof of identity. The Ayuntamiento  has scheduled special opening hours at local offices to allow applications to be made. These are from 8 o’ clock in the morning until 3 in the afternoon and from 4.30 to 7.30 pm on Monday to Friday and from 10 until 2 on Saturday. Applicants must ensure that they have no money owing to the ayuntamiento and provide proof of residency. Last year almost 155,000 Euro was given in IBI subsidies and 1,455 families benefited with an average saving of 106 Euro for every IBI bill.

MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FAMILIES IN CASARES BENEFIT FROM THE IBI SUBSIDY

More than 1,000 families in Casares have benefited from the reduction in IBI brought in by the Ayuntamiento. There are ten days left for families to apply for the IBI reduction. 1,140 families successfully applied for the reduced IBI which Casares has subsidised to the tune of 115,00 Euro. Councillor Juan Jesus Rodriguez said that there is still time for homeowners to apply for the reduced rate. The measure was brought in to help poorer families and small and medium businesses. Councillor Rodriguez has pointed out that the government team was able to reduce the IBI bill for many people without any loss of services provided by the Town Hall. The IBI subsidy coincides with a 15 per cent drop in the assessed value of property in the Casares area.