The recent publication of Royal Decree-Law 6/2024, dated November 5, introduces a set of urgent measures to help people and companies affected by the DANA in the municipalities of Valencia listed in the Annex. This decree provides economic aid, tax benefits and Social Security measures to mitigate the effects of the catastrophe. Below, we detail what this aid consists of and how the affected individuals and companies can benefit from it.

Direct Financial Aid for Personal and Material Damage
In order to alleviate damages caused to homes, household goods and industrial or commercial establishments, financial aid will be granted to those persons who can prove ownership of the affected property and its valuation through insurance companies or expert reports. This aid covers cases such as the total destruction of homes, structural damage or loss of basic household goods.

Tax Measures
Taxpayers domiciled in the affected areas will be able to benefit from deferrals in the payment of taxes and in the deadlines for filing economic and administrative claims. Among these measures, the following stand out:
- Exemptions in the Real Estate Tax (IBI) for damaged properties in the affected municipalities and where relocation is necessary.
- Reduction in the Economic Activities Tax (IAE) from 2024 for companies whose activities have been damaged or have been forced to close temporarily.
- Fee exemptions for the de registration of damaged vehicles, issuance of duplicates of destroyed permits, and cadastral fees necessary to process aid.
- Personal income tax exemption on aid received to alleviate personal and material damages to homes and establishments.

Direct Aid to Companies and Self-Employed Individuals
For companies and professionals with tax domicile in the affected municipalities as of October 28, 2024, the decree establishes direct financial aid:
- Companies may receive aid based on the volume of operations in 2023, ranging from €10,000 for companies with turnover up to €1 million and €20,000 for those up to €2 million.
- The self-employed  will be eligible for a fixed grant of €5,000, provided that they maintain their activity until June 30, 2025.
The application for this aid must be submitted electronically between November 19 and December 31, 2024.  

Municipalities Affected (Annex)
1 Alaquàs. 2 Albal. 3 Albalat de la Ribera. 4 Alborache. 5 Alcàsser. 6 Alcúdia, l'. 7 Aldaia. 8 Alfafar. 9 Alfarb. 10 Algemesí. 11 Alginet. 12 Alhaurín de la Torre. 13 Almussafes. 14 Alzira. 15 Benetússer. 16 Benifaió. 17 Beniparrell. 18 Bétera. 19 Bugarra. 20 Buñol. 21 Calles. 22 Camporrobles. 23 Carlet. 24
Catadau. 25 Catarroja. 26 Caudete de las Fuentes. 27 Corbera. 28 Quart de Poblet. 29 Cullera. 30 Chera. 31 Cheste. 32 Xirivella. 33 Chiva. 34 Dos Aguas.35 Favara. 36 Fortaleny. 37 Fuenterrobles. 38 Gestalgar. 39 Godelleta. 40 Guadassuar. 41 Letur. 42 Llíria. 43 Loriguilla - only urban nucleus next to A3. 44 Llocnou de la Corona. 45 Llaurí. 46 Llombai. 47 Macastre. 48 Manises. 49 Massanassa. 50 Mira. 51 Mislata. 52 Montserrat. 53 Montroi/Montroy. 54 Paiporta. 55 Paterna. 56 Pedralba. 57 Picanya. 58 Picassent. 59 Polinyà de Xúquer. 60 Real. 61 Requena. 62 Riba-roja de Túria. 63 Riola. 64 Sedaví. 65 Siete Aguas. 66 Silla. 67 Sinarcas. 68 Sollana. 69 Sot de Chera. 70 Sueca. 71 Tavernes de la Valldigna. 72 Torrent. 73 Turís. 74 Utiel. 75 València - SOUTHERN PEDESTRIANS: Faitanar, La Torre, Forn d'Alcedo, Castellar-Oliveral, Pinedo, El Saler, El Perellonet and El Palmar. 76 Vilamarxant. 77 Yátova. 78 Benicull de Xúquer.