Where to find subsidized housing through official channels, what the limits are for VIS and VIP housing according to Law 2294 of 2023, and what documents any family can request from the seller before making a purchase.
The Universal Income Registry (RUI) has been in effect since August 1, 2026. Learn how to check your status using your ID card at the DNP's Social Window, what happens to your subsidies during the transition, and how to correct an inaccurate classification.
In Barranquilla, there are two subsidies for senior citizens: the District subsidy, paid by the Mayor's Office, and the Colombia Mayor subsidy. Here's how to find out the requirements, how to register, how to check eligibility using your ID card, and where to collect your payment.
There is no monthly payment for being a single mother: the law prioritizes existing programs, especially those related to housing. Here's what the law says, who qualifies as head of household, and where to apply for each type of assistance.
A hot meal is available Monday through Saturday for those in Sisbén groups A, B, or C. Learn who can eat, who gets priority, how to access the service, and the 142 soup kitchens on Bogotá's official map, listed by district.
Housing assistance for earthquake victims is being implemented in stages. Since September 17, Decree 1423 has halted evictions for six months, and Decree 1426 protects payments from the Social Prosperity program.
The requirements for housing subsidies remain largely unchanged under the program: household income, no homeownership, no prior subsidy receipt, and financial closure. Which pathways remain open in September 2026, and where to apply for each?.
Family ties don't determine who's on your list: they determine the shared budget and the shared meals. They determine who counts as a permanent resident, how someone is added or removed, and what paperwork is required for each change in the house.
There are currently four open calls for applications, none of which are for undergraduate studies. What does ICETEX offer, how much does it lend in dollars for study abroad, what are the remaining dates for the 2026-2 application period, and what expenses will families still incur?.
The ICETEX 100% forgivable loan for indigenous peoples: what it finances, who can apply, the schedule of results and signing of the 2026-2 call, and how to renew or forgive, including the extraordinary window open until February 2027.
Citizen Income and VAT Refund are delivered from September 21 to October 6, 2026, and Colombia Mayor is collected until the 20th. Dates of each program, with the official source next to it.
Both systems offer the same benefits package; the difference lies in who pays, what you're charged for consultations, and whether you receive disability benefits. Which system applies to you depends on your job and your Sisbén (social welfare system), and how mobility works when you find or lose a job.