The tables for this social support applicable in 2026 are now known, with updated values and clear rules on who is entitled to the benefit and how much they can receive for each child or young person. The family allowance system continues to be based on income brackets, defined based on the Social Support Index, and maintains relevant differences depending on the age of the children and the situation of the household.
According to Ekonomista, a website specializing in economics, in 2026 the IAS value will rise to 537.13 euros, serving as a reference for defining the levels and amounts of the allowance. In total, there are five income brackets, although only the first four confer entitlement to the benefit.
How tiers work in 2026
The classification of families in the categories depends on the so-called reference income. For those who already receive family benefit, this calculation is made based on income in 2024 and the IAS in force that year, set at 509.26 euros. In new applications submitted throughout 2026, income from 2025 and IAS from 2025 are included, which was 522.50 euros, resulting in slightly different values.
According to Ekonomista, the applicable brackets from January to December 2026 are the following:
The first bracket includes households with income up to 3,564.82 euros;
in the second, income above this amount and up to 7,129.64 euros;
in the third, income above 7,129.64 euros and up to 12,120.36 euros;
in the fourth, income between 12,120.36 euros and 17,824.10 euros;
the fifth bracket covers income above 17,824.10 euros and does not entitle you to family benefit.
The formula used to calculate the benchmark yield
The reference yield results from a simple formula. The annual income of all members of the household is added together and this value is divided by the number of children and young people entitled to the benefit, plus one unit.
The website explains that, for example, a household with two children and annual income of 25 thousand euros in 2024 will have a reference income of around 8,333 euros, which corresponds to the third bracket.
How much is received for each child or young person
The amounts of family benefit vary depending on age and level. For children up to 36 months, monthly prices range from 186.87 euros in the first level to 86.53 euros in the fourth. Between 36 and 72 months, the base support is 73.51 euros in the first two tiers, falling to 58.05 euros in the third and 43.81 euros in the fourth.
In the case of young people over 72 months old, only the first three categories entitle them to the benefit. The value is 73.51 euros in the first two tiers and 58.05 euros in the third.
According to Ekonomista, the fourth step no longer confers entitlement to the allowance from this age onwards.
Child Guarantee reinforces support in the first level
Children in the first bracket and over 36 months benefit from additional support under the Child Guarantee. This supplement is 51.09 euros per month, bringing the total amount received to 124.60 euros.
This support is intended to combat situations of child poverty and applies automatically to eligible households.
There are also specific increases for households with two or more children under the age of 36 months. According to the publication, in the case of two young children, the monthly increase varies between 63.56 euros in the first step and 38.43 euros in the fourth.
These increases recognize the increased costs of families with children very close in age.
Application and reassessment of family benefit
Whenever automatic allocation is not possible, the request must be made through Social Security Direct, in the area dedicated to family and family and prenatal benefits. The form is available online and can be submitted at any time.
Families that experience significant changes in income can also request a reassessment of the scale. For applications submitted in 2026, the income from the year itself and the IAS in force, currently set at 537.13 euros, are considered.
As explained by , this mechanism allows the value of support to be adjusted to the most recent economic reality of the household, avoiding unjustified losses in social income.
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