Solidarity rental subsidy: open registration and who can apply

Last updated: September 2026

The short answer: yes, the solidarity rental subsidy It exists in 2026 and right now there is an open call, but it is not a single national program for every family. These are two different and targeted aid programs: the National Government's Solidarity Rent program, for regularized Venezuelan migrant households, and the Bogotá Solidarity Temporary Rent program, which is accepting applications from September 7 to 23, 2026. Each has its own requirements, amount, and application process, and confusing them wastes time.

We are Hepacom, the Hechos Para la Comunidad Foundation (NIT 900.841.914-1), and we work for decent housing in the southern Aburrá Valley. We know the burden of rent when your salary isn't enough. Here, we separate the facts from the unrealistic rumors: who qualifies, how much they require upfront, and what to do if your home isn't a good fit.

Are there open enrollments for social housing rentals in 2026?

Yes, but only in Bogotá and for a few days. As of September 8, 2026, the District Secretariat of Housing has opened applications for the Solidarity Temporary Rental program between September 7 and 23, and this time applications must be submitted in person. The national program does not offer general registration; it operates through targeted calls for applications from the regularized migrant population.

This change in format is what's being most overlooked. Previously, registration was online; in this call for applications, according to the Statement from the Secretariat of Habitat dated September 4, There is no online option, and the documents must be submitted in hard copy. If they offer you a web form to fill out from home, that website is not the correct entity.

What is the solidarity rental subsidy and why does it cause so much confusion?

The word "solidarity" referred to different programs at different times, the most remembered being a pandemic relief program that has since ended: that's why anyone searching for it ends up with outdated and undated information. Today, the name encompasses the two programs mentioned above, and since August, a third program has been added that people often confuse with them: rental assistance for earthquake victims.

Who is eligible to receive the National Government's Solidarity Rent?

It is a program of the Ministry of Housing financed with resources from the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank. It is aimed at Venezuelan migrant households regularized in Colombia, with incomes up to 2 minimum wages, who are not property owners and who have not previously received a housing subsidy.

The amount is set as a percentage of the minimum wage, not a fixed figure in pesos: up to 60% of a monthly minimum wage for six months under the IDB program, and up to 45% for twelve months under the World Bank program. The value in pesos depends on the current minimum wage, so verify the figure on the official website. Applying is free. Details are available at [link/website/etc.]. Ministry of Housing.

How does the Solidarity Temporary Lease in Bogotá work?

It is the program of the District Secretariat of Housing for vulnerable households living in Bogotá. It provides monthly support of up to $1.085.561 (equivalent to 0.62 minimum wages) for a maximum of six months, based on District Decree 653 of 2025 and Resolution 224 of 2025.

It is aimed at heads of household over 18 years of age with incomes up to one minimum wage, when no member of the household owns a home in the country. It prioritizes women who are victims of domestic violence, victims of armed conflict, victims of emergencies, senior citizens, recyclable waste pickers, and ethnic groups. One document is crucial, and many arrive without it: the current lease agreement, signed by both parties.

The services are distributed by location and day: Suba from September 7th to 10th, Santa Fe on the 7th and 8th with a special day for victims, Ciudad Bolívar on the 14th and 15th, Kennedy from the 16th to the 18th, and Chapinero on the 22nd and 23rd. Confirm your location and time at the Secretariat of Habitat or on line 195 before you travel. We explain the step-by-step process in the subsidy from the Secretariat of Habitat.

Is the earthquake rental support the same as the solidarity rental subsidy?

No, they are different types of aid and are not requested in the same place. The rental support for victims stems from the August 10th emergency and is delivered within the Miracle Reconstruction Plan, with resources from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and with rules set by each mayor's office, not the Habitat Secretariat or the Ministry of Housing.

It's important to have the schedule clear. «"Everyone contributes", August 19, 2026, The Ministry described three phases: first aid during the remainder of August and September; from October 2026 to March 2027, the emphasis shifts to improvements and rentals; and reconstruction, between two and four years. On September 2, before the Seventh Committee of the Senate, The minister specified that the second phase, focused on recovery and solutions, is already underway and is scheduled to last nine months. The UNGRD has allocated 100 billion pesos for rental subsidies. The route is in housing aid for earthquake victims, and the new housing component, in Miracle House and Miracle Housing.

What if I live in Antioquia or my family doesn't qualify for those two programs?

This is the question we get asked most often, and the honest answer is that these programs are targeted: one for the migrant population, the other for Bogotá. If you live outside the city, you most likely won't qualify for either. But that doesn't mean you're without options.

The most direct route for a working household is usually the rental subsidy from your compensation fund, In Antioquia, these are Comfama or Comfenalco. If your house was damaged by the earthquake and your municipality was declared a state of emergency, the first step is not to look for a subsidy but to request a technical inspection of the property at the mayor's office: rental assistance depends on this classification. To find out if you are eligible for assistance, see our [link to relevant information]. guide to state aid and subsidies.

Prepared by Hepacom based on official information from the Ministry of Housing, the Bogotá District Secretariat of Habitat, and the Miracle Reconstruction Plan. The amounts are for reference only and depend on the current minimum wage and each specific call for proposals. Last updated: September 2026.

Common mistakes when applying for a solidarity rental subsidy

• Find the virtual form for Bogotá: There is no online application process for the September 2026 call for applications. If a website asks you for personal information to "register," it is not the correct organization.
• Paying to apply: None of these programs charge fees or use intermediaries who ask for money. If someone charges you to "manage" the subsidy, it's a scam.
• Confusing earthquake relief with subsidized rent: The first one is delivered by your mayor's office after the technical review of the property, not by the District or the migrant program.
• Relying on undated information: Applications are accepted for short periods, and the figures fluctuate with the minimum wage. Verify the date and source before taking any action.

How to apply step by step and without intermediaries?

The principle is the same in all three cases: the application is free And you submit it yourself to the agency. Confirm that you meet the requirements, gather your ID, proof of income, and current lease agreement, and verify that there is an open call for applications. In Bogotá, this September, that means taking the physical application to the office in your area.

And something we always repeat: be wary of anyone who promises to "guarantee" you the subsidy in exchange for a payment or your bank account details. If your ultimate goal is to stop renting, our guide will be helpful. Buy your first home in Colombia.

How Hepacom accompanies you

If your rent is overwhelming you and you don't know where to start, write to us at donaciones@hepacom.org or from contact us. We help you determine if your family qualifies for any of these programs or your local social security benefits. We do this because a stable home is the foundation of everything else, and our job is to ensure that. decent housing in Colombia. The allocation is made by the official entity: Hepacom does not charge or manage payments or procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the registrations for solidarity rental in 2026?
In Bogotá, the Temporary Solidarity Rental program accepts applications in person between September 7 and 23, 2026, distributed by district. The national program does not have open enrollment for the general public.

Is the solidarity rental subsidy a national program for any family?
No. In 2026 there are two targeted programs: the national Solidarity Rent program, for regularized Venezuelan migrant households, and the Bogotá Solidarity Temporary Rent program, for vulnerable households in the District.

How much money does the solidarity rental subsidy provide?
It depends on the program. The national program provides a percentage of the minimum wage (up to 60 % for 6 months or 45 % for 12 months, depending on the funding source). The Bogotá program provides up to $1,085,561 pesos per month for six months.

Can I apply if I live in Antioquia?
Generally no, unless you are a migrant with legal status under the national program. Here, the most common route is the rental subsidy from your family compensation fund, and if your home was damaged by the earthquake, your local mayor's office will process the rental assistance.

Last updated: September 2026. This is an informational guide, not legal advice. Applications and allocations are handled by the relevant official entity (Ministry of Housing, the District Secretariat of Habitat, or your local mayor's office, as applicable). Programs, amounts, and dates are subject to change: please verify through official channels before taking any action. Hepacom does not collect fees or manage payments or procedures.