The Generalitat publishes aid for vehicles affected by the DANA

The grants are open to both individuals and legal entities; that is, individuals, self-employed individuals, and companies can apply. The only fundamental requirement is that they be the owners of the affected vehicles and that they have been deregistered, either temporarily or permanently, due to the damage suffered during the weather event.

Public sector entities are excluded from the call, but associations, foundations, and cooperatives are expressly eligible.

The decree provides aid for a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars and motorcycles to commercial vehicles. In the specific case of commercial transport, the following are included:

• Trucks and tractor-trailers over 12 tonnes: up to €9,000 in direct aid.
• Trailers and semi-trailers over 10 tonnes: €2,000.
• Also included are agricultural vehicles, buses, vans, adapted vehicles, etc.

The specific amount of aid depends on the type of vehicle and is determined in a table attached to the decree, designed to partially cover the cost of replacing the damaged vehicle.

The decree initially allocates a budget of 36 million euros from the 2025 budget, although it leaves open the possibility of an increase if necessary.

The deadline for submitting applications begins on June 16 and ends on July 31, 2025, so interested parties are advised to prepare all necessary documentation now.

The application must be submitted online through the Generalitat Valenciana electronic office. For individuals, it may also be submitted in person if electronic means are not available.

The following must be provided:

• Proof of deregistration of the vehicle with the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT).
• Documentation proving ownership and the accident, including, where applicable, a report from the Insurance Compensation Consortium.
• Declaration of compliance stating that you have not received other incompatible aid.

The Valencian Tax Agency will process the grants, which may process applications in the order they are received or in bulk. The deadline for processing is three months from the date of submission; if no response is received within this period, the application will be considered rejected.

The decree establishes that these grants are compatible with other public subsidies as long as they do not exceed the limit for "de minimis" aid (European regulations governing small-amount aid to companies). It will also monitor the receipt of aid for scrapping or refurbishing vehicles through other public means.

Furthermore, beneficiaries must retain all documentation and will be subject to possible administrative controls. If irregularities or falsifications are detected, they must repay the amount received.

The publication of this decree represents a significant measure to mitigate the effects of the damage suffered during the DANA, especially in the transportation sector. While we await the processing and resolution of applications, the call represents a step forward for the affected professionals.