Key data
| Regulation | Order PJC/1004/2026, of September 17 |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 28, 2026 |
| Effective date | September 28, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Municipalities in Illes Balears, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Región de Murcia |
| Category | Grants and Subsidies |
| Fiscal year | 2026 (2023 PGE extended) |
| Minimum amount | €310 (municipalities with fewer than 500 inhabitants) |
| Maximum amount | €2,340 (municipalities with 7,000 or more inhabitants) |
Municipalities in Illes Balears, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Región de Murcia have state funding allocated for their justice offices in 2026. The Order PJC/1004/2026, published on September 28, sets the distribution module for budgetary credit from the 2023 General State Budget, extended for 2026.
The amount is not uniform: it is scaled by population brackets, which means each municipality must identify which bracket it falls into to know exactly what amount corresponds to it. Additionally, membership in a Secretaries' Association reduces by half the amount the municipality receives directly.
What does this regulation establish?
The Council of Ministers approved on September 1, 2026 the distribution module for budgetary credit intended to subsidize operating expenses for justice offices in municipalities. Order PJC/1004/2026 publishes that agreement and makes it effective from its publication in the BOE.
The amounts are organized in population brackets. The following table shows all the established amounts:
| Population bracket | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 500 inhabitants | €310 |
| 500 to 999 inhabitants | Intermediate bracket (progressive scale) |
| 1,000 to 1,999 inhabitants | Intermediate bracket (progressive scale) |
| 2,000 to 3,999 inhabitants | Intermediate bracket (progressive scale) |
| 4,000 to 6,999 inhabitants | Intermediate bracket (progressive scale) |
| 7,000 or more inhabitants | €2,340 |
Note: The available regulatory summary includes the extremes of the scale (€310 and €2,340). The exact amounts for intermediate brackets are found in the full text of Order PJC/1004/2026.
Special rule for Secretaries' Associations: municipalities integrated into these associations only receive 50% of the amount that would correspond to them by their population bracket. The remaining 50% is transferred to the association's head municipality.
The measure applies exclusively to the five autonomous communities that do not have transferred competencies in matters of resources for the Administration of Justice. Communities with transferred competencies are expressly excluded.
Economic and operational impact
For affected municipalities, this grant represents a direct state contribution to cover current expenses for their justice offices: supplies, maintenance, materials, etc. This is not an infrastructure investment, but rather operating financing.
The impact varies significantly depending on municipality size:
- Small municipalities (fewer than 500 inhabitants): €310 annually. A modest figure, but one that can cover basic office supply or minor supply expenses.
- Large municipalities (7,000 or more inhabitants): €2,340 annually. A more relevant amount that can help cover a significant portion of the office's operating expenses.
- Municipalities in Secretaries' Associations: They will only receive half the amount of their bracket. The head municipality receives the additional 50%, which concentrates resources at the point of actual service delivery.
Since the 2023 PGE is extended for 2026, the modules applied are the same as those from the 2023 reference year. There is no increase due to budget updating compared to the 2023 base.
Who does it affect?
- Municipalities in Illes Balears with a municipal justice office.
- Municipalities in Castilla y León with a municipal justice office.
- Municipalities in Castilla-La Mancha with a municipal justice office.
- Municipalities in Extremadura with a municipal justice office.
- Municipalities in Región de Murcia with a municipal justice office.
- Head municipalities of Secretaries' Associations in the five communities, which receive the additional 50% from integrated municipalities.
Excluded are all autonomous communities with transferred competencies in matters of resources for the Administration of Justice (including, among others, Catalonia, Basque Country, Andalusia, Galicia, Valencia, Navarre, Aragon, Canary Islands, Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja).
Practical example
Suppose a municipality in Extremadura with 350 inhabitants that has a municipal justice office and is integrated into a Secretaries' Association:
- Based on its population bracket (fewer than 500 inhabitants), it would be entitled to a grant of €310.
- Being integrated into a Secretaries' Association, it will only receive 50% of that amount: €155.
- The other €155 are transferred to the association's head municipality.
In contrast, a municipality in Castilla y León with 8,000 inhabitants that does not belong to any association will receive in full the €2,340 that corresponds to it by its population bracket.
What should municipalities do now?
- Verify if the municipality is included: Confirm that the municipality belongs to one of the five beneficiary autonomous communities (Illes Balears, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura or Región de Murcia).
- Identify the population bracket: Consult the municipal registry to determine which bracket the municipality falls into and what amount corresponds to it (between €310 and €2,340).
- Check the situation regarding Secretaries' Associations: If the municipality is integrated into an association, the amount to be received will be 50% of the bracket amount. If it is a head municipality, verify if it will receive additional amounts from integrated municipalities.
- Review the full text of Order PJC/1004/2026: Consult the exact amounts for all intermediate brackets in the official BOE to confirm the precise amount.
- Coordinate with municipal audit: Record the expected income in the 2026 municipal budget and ensure that operating expenses for the justice office are correctly allocated to justify the grant.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a municipality receive from the justice offices grant in 2026?
It depends on the population bracket. The minimum amount is €310 for municipalities with fewer than 500 inhabitants, and the maximum is €2,340 for municipalities with 7,000 or more inhabitants. Municipalities integrated into Secretaries' Associations only receive 50% of the amount that corresponds to them by their bracket.
Which autonomous communities can receive this grant?
Only municipalities in Illes Balears, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Región de Murcia. Communities with transferred competencies in matters of resources for the Administration of Justice are excluded.
What happens if the municipality is in a Secretaries' Association?
Municipalities integrated into Secretaries' Associations only receive 50% of the amount that would correspond to them by their population bracket. The remaining 50% is transferred to the association's head municipality.
Why are the 2023 PGE applied in 2026?
The 2023 General State Budget is extended for 2026. This means that the modules and amounts applied are the same as those from fiscal year 2023, without updating for new budgets.
When does this regulation come into effect?
Order PJC/1004/2026 came into effect on the same day of its publication in the BOE: September 28, 2026.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official source
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20004
