In Spainthere are many people who live every day with some cognitive or sensory difficulty that prevents them from being able to carry out an activity with 100% autonomy. This means that they must live with difficulties and in a situation of vulnerability, which means having fewer work, economic and social opportunities. In this sense, those People who have a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, may benefit from a series of tax, economic and social advantages..
In order to benefit from these it is necessary to have a disability certificate. This is issued by the evaluation and orientation teams (EVO) of the autonomous communities or, in some specific cases, by the Institute for the Elderly and Social Services (IMSERSO).
This certificate allows you to access a series of tax deductions, transportation benefits and other financial aid. This legal framework is designed to support both those who have physical, sensory or mental difficulties, as well as their families.
Economic advantages
Among the main economic advantages for people with disabilities There is the possibility of accessing pensions and benefits, both from Social Security and those from the State Public Employment Service (SEPE). In the case of disability greater than 65%, there is what is known as a non-contributory disability pension of 7,905.80 euros, if certain income and residence requirements are met. On the other hand, they also have the right to request the Minimum Vital Income (IMV).
Furthermore, financial aid is not limited to pensions or unemployment benefits. There are also subsidies for home adaptation, acquisition of adapted vehicles or expenses related to personal autonomy. Below are some of the supports available.
- State Housing Plan 2025): These are managed through the Autonomous Communities, so the amounts vary depending on the community:
- Rehabilitation aid: subsidies to improve accessibility in buildings and homes.
- Rental promotion: Programs that contemplate specific criteria for people with disabilities, adjusting income requirements and increasing the amounts of aid.
- Construction of accessible housing: Promotion of homes for rent with adapted designs.
Job advantages
People with a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% can also access advantages in the workplace. In both the public and private sectors, specific quotas are reserved to guarantee the labor inclusion of these people. In public administration, public organizations must reserve at least 7% of the places offered for people with disabilities. In the case of private companies with more than 50 employees, it will be at least 2%.
Tax benefits
Regarding tax and social benefits, one of the main ones is found in the Personal Income Tax return (IRPF). For these people, The tax-exempt minimum increases by an additional 3,000 euros. In 2025, this general minimum is 5,550 euros, so a pensioner with recognized permanent disability has a personal and family minimum of 8,550 euros which will not be subject to tax.
In the case of buying a vehicle, there is also help. For example, there is a VAT reduction to 4% on the purchase of adapted vehicles for personal use, as well as exemption from Registration Tax, provided that the vehicle is less than four years old and is not sold during this period. Furthermore, they are exempt from paying the Tax on Mechanical Traction Vehicles (IVTM).
In healthcare, people with disabilities can access prescription medications for free as long as they meet a certain income. In the case of having Annual income of less than 5,635 euros will be entitled to free medicationsalthough those who receive less than 11,200 euros and are not required to submit the income tax return may also benefit from this measure. This support seeks to guarantee access to the necessary treatments without representing an additional financial burden.
Lastly, there are aid for housing adaptation for people with disabilities. These include subsidies for installation of ramps, accessible doors and elevators, with the aim of eliminating architectural barriers and improving accessibility. The amount of this aid can be total or partial, depending on the specific needs and financial resources of the applicant.
Other additional social benefits
In addition to economic and fiscal benefits, people with a recognized disability enjoy social advantages that range from educational scholarships to discounts on cultural and recreational activities. For example, they are entitled to scholarships that cover materials, transportation or tuition, and which can finance 100% of the costs depending on the severity of the disability.
In the field of leisure and culture, many public and private institutions offer free or discounted tickets for people with disabilities, a measure that encourages their active participation in society.