The Government of the Balearic Islands has approved a new extension of four million euros to finance aid for the scrapping of contaminating vehicles and to respond to applications that are still pending. The Consell de Govern authorized this Friday, 13 November, the budget increase, which raises the total allocation for the call to 7,992,000 euros, practically four times the amount with which the program began.
The measure, promoted by the Conselleria de Empresa, Autónomos y Energía, aims to prevent the lack of budget from leaving without aid some of the applicants who submitted their request within the established deadline. The call had received more applications than could be handled with the two million euros initially available, which forced the regional executive to approve two successive extensions during November.
The first, authorized on 6 November, added 1,992,000 additional euros, while the second now adds another four million. As the spokesman for the Government, Antoni Costa, has explained, the objective is to handle the highest possible number of files before the end of the budget year. However, the increase in funds does not automatically guarantee payment to all applicants, since the aid will continue to be conditional on compliance with the requirements and on the availability of credit.
Up to 7.99 million to remove the most polluting cars
The extension represents a significant increase compared with the budget with which the program was launched. The call was set in motion with two million euros from the tax on tourist stays, known as the ecotax, within the actions intended to promote a more sustainable tourism model in the Balearic Islands.
Given the high demand, the regional executive decided to strengthen funding through the community’s own resources corresponding to 2026. In this way, the 5,992,000 euros added during November come from regional government funds, while the initial allocation maintains its link to the tourist tax.
The aim of the program is to speed up the removal of old and contaminating vehicles from the roads of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, promoting the renewal of the vehicle fleet and the reduction of emissions.
The grant establishes a fixed aid of 2,000 euros per vehicle scrapped, provided that the conditions of the call are met. Unlike other mobility programs, it does not require purchasing a new car, so those who decide to permanently remove their car without replacing it with another may also benefit.
Who can receive the 2,000 euros for scrapping a vehicle
The call includes aid for individuals resident in the Balearic Islands, self-employed persons, companies, cooperatives, associations and certain non-profit entities, provided they meet the specific conditions established in the regulatory bases.
The vehicles must belong to categories M1 or N1, which mainly include passenger cars and certain light commercial vehicles. In addition, they must meet several requirements related to their age and ownership.
Specifically, the vehicle must have been registered in Spain at least ten years before the date of submission of the application. The beneficiary must also prove that they were the owner of the vehicle during the twelve months prior to the request and that they had paid the municipal tax on mechanically propelled vehicles in a Balearic municipality at least since 2024.
The scrapping must be carried out at an authorized vehicle treatment center, which is responsible for managing its definitive removal and issuing the corresponding documentation. In addition, the action must have been initiated after submitting the application, respecting the deadlines established in the resolution granting the award.
One of the particular features of the program is that it does not require purchasing a new car to receive the aid. This allows owners who simply want to remove an old vehicle to access the grant. The autonomous electronic headquarters also states that these aids are compatible with the MOVES III 2025 program, by financing different actions, provided the applicable conditions are respected.
Can the scrapping aid in the Balearic Islands be requested now?
No. The extension of four million euros does not involve opening a new call for applications. The deadline for submitting applications ended on 4 July 2026, as the Govern has confirmed both in its latest communiqué and in the extension resolution published earlier in the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands.
Therefore, the new funds are intended to
The Executive has stated that the grants may be awarded until the available credit is exhausted, provided that payment can be made effective within the 2026 budget year. This last requirement is especially relevant because the extension is financed with resources corresponding to this year’s regional budget.
The Govern has not specified how many applications remain pending or how many additional files may be resolved with the four million incorporated. Consequently, it cannot yet be ensured that the extension will cover all the requests recorded.
How to check whether you have been granted the scrappage aid
Citizens who submitted their application can check the administrative status of their file through the electronic headquarters of the Govern balear, using the enquiry service enabled for the holders or their authorized representatives.
The procedure, identified with the code SIA 3195899, allows the information of the file to be consulted and access to the procedures for submitting additional documentation or correcting errors when applicable.
In the event of receiving an administrative request, it is important to address it within the indicated period. The call establishes ten days for certain corrections in the application phase and fifteen days during the justification, according to the conditions set out in the electronic headquarters.
The regional Administration has a general maximum period of six months to resolve and notify, although the specific situation of each file will depend on its dates and the administrative actions carried out.
The Govern has emphasized that the extension seeks to make use of the available resources before 2026 ends. The addition of another four million provides new financial support for those who applied for the aid within the deadline, but it does not represent automatic approval nor does it eliminate the need to check that all requirements are met.
With this decision, the Balearic Islands raise their investment in the removal of polluting vehicles to almost eight million euros. The immediate priority will be to resolve as many pending requests as possible and to make the payments effective before the budget period closes, without, for now, any new call having been announced for those who fell outside the July deadline.