economy
Increased Child Allowance in Serbia
The main change, which came into effect on April 1, 2026, involves raising the property census, correcting a long-standing paradox where families lose the right to assistance as soon as the minimum wage in the country slightly increases.
TL;DR
- Serbia has raised the income threshold for child allowance eligibility to 18,000 dinars per household member, effective April 1, 2026.
- This measure corrects a paradox where families lost benefits due to slight increases in the minimum wage.
- The government has allocated an additional 950 million dinars for this program.
- Monthly child allowance payments now range from 4,415.83 dinars (basic) to up to 7,948 dinars for children with disabilities.
- Special increases are provided for single-parent families (30% more) and families with children with developmental disabilities or disabilities (50% more).
- The goal is to support parents on minimum wage in covering essential costs for their children.
- Eligibility is based on average family income over the three months preceding the application.