Balearic Government Allocates 5 Million Euros in Emergency Aid for Flood Victims on Ibiza

Five Million Euros for Rapid Help after the Floods

The Balearic Government has decided on a relief fund of 5 million euros for the people on Ibiza who have suffered damage in the past weeks due to heavy rainfall and floods. The money will be distributed via the Ibiza Island Council (Consell d’Eivissa) and is intended as emergency aid: fast, direct, and with no repayment obligation.

Who does the money help?

The plan is for the funds to reach especially those where long waiting times are usually expected — that is, private individuals with damaged housing, micro-enterprises, tradespeople, and self-employed people who have fallen into hardship due to the floods. The idea: patch small gaps so families and businesses can get through the first weeks before government programs or insurance kick in.

How will the distribution work?

The payout will be carried out locally through the structures of the Island Council. Those in need should contact the local municipal offices or social services; applications will be reviewed and priorities set. It is planned to keep the procedures deliberately lean — less paperwork, faster support. Concrete deadlines and eligibility criteria will be officially announced by the Consell in the coming days.

On the ground you can currently see volunteers in rubber boots, residents still cleaning up, and small tradesmen repairing equipment. In Ibiza Town (Eivissa) and the coastal towns, some neighborhoods had basements underwater, and streets were temporarily closed. Such images quickly illustrate why rapid aid is important.

What remains open?

The emergency aid covers only part of the damage. Larger infrastructure measures — such as repairs to roads, bridges, or sewers — require considerably more time and other funding sources. Insurance questions and government aid programs continue to operate independently. For many affected people, it will be a combination of emergency aid, insurance payouts, and long-term reconstruction plans.

In short: The 5 million are a quick, but important, drop. For some families and small shops a few thousand euros can make the difference between starting the cleanup or waiting through weeks of bureaucracy. In the coming days, people will learn exactly who is eligible and how the payout will be organized. If you are affected: watch for announcements from the Island Council and the municipalities.