The 2025 Tax Return, filed in 2026, includes a deduction for those residing in municipalities at risk of depopulation. It is neither automatic nor universal: it only applies in certain autonomous communities and requires the town to be on an official list. The home must be your primary and permanent residence, not a second home. If you qualify, you will need to manually add the benefit in Renta Web, as it does not appear in the draft.
How to activate the deduction in Renta Web step by step 🏡
To include this deduction, access Renta Web and locate the section for regional deductions. Look for the specific option for municipalities at risk of depopulation in your community. You will need to have your census certificate and the official list of the town on hand. The system does not fill it in automatically: you must check the corresponding box and enter the municipality's details. Remember that if you own more than one home, only the primary residence counts, and the tax agency may request additional documentation.
The ghost town that does exist for the tax agency 👻
It turns out that living in a place with barely any neighbors has its fiscal reward, but the tax agency won't give you anything for free. You have to look for the deduction manually, as if it were a hidden treasure among forms. And watch out: if you have a second home by the beach, it doesn't count. The town must be your permanent home, not a weekend getaway. At least, when the draft ignores you, you'll know it's not spite: it's bureaucracy in its purest form.