Compare EU Renovation Subsidies

A complete side-by-side comparison of renovation subsidy systems across five European countries. Find which country offers the best support for your renovation project.

Country Overview

Feature	🇫🇷 France	🇩🇪 Germany	🇮🇹 Italy	🇧🇪 Belgium	🇪🇸 Spain
Schemes	MaPrimeRenov', CEE (Energy Savings Certificates), Eco-PTZ (Zero-Interest Loan)	KfW 262 — Efficient Building Loan, BEG EM — Individual Measures	Superbonus, Ecobonus	Prime Energie Wallonie, Renolution Brussels	PREE — Energy Rehabilitation Program, MOVES III — Electric Mobility
Main Type	GRANT, LOAN	LOAN_WITH_GRANT, GRANT	TAX_CREDIT	GRANT	GRANT
Income-Based	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Update Frequency	Thresholds updated every January. CEE rates revised quarterly.	BEG rates revised annually. Major policy changes in 2024 shifted focus to heat pump replacement.	Rates change with each government budget law (Legge di Bilancio), typically announced in December for the following year.	Each region updates independently, typically in January.	Linked to EU Next Generation funding cycles. PREE 5 extended through 2026.

Typical Subsidy Amounts by Work Type

Work Type	🇫🇷 France	🇩🇪 Germany	🇮🇹 Italy	🇧🇪 Belgium	🇪🇸 Spain
Roof Insulation	3,000-8,000 EUR for a 80m2 roof Up to 87 EUR/m2 combined	2,000-5,000 EUR 15-20% of costs	4,000-10,000 EUR 65% tax credit	1,500-6,000 EUR 15-65 EUR/m2 by region/income	2,000-8,000 EUR 35-65% of costs
Heat Pump (Air-Water)	6,000-14,000 EUR combined Income-based, up to 90% for very modest	3,000-9,000 EUR 15-30% of costs	6,000-10,000 EUR 65% tax credit	2,000-9,000 EUR Varies by region/income	3,000-8,000 EUR 35-65% of costs
Wall Insulation (Exterior)	5,000-15,000 EUR Up to 75 EUR/m2 + CEE bonus	4,000-12,000 EUR 15-20% of costs	10,000-30,000 EUR 65% tax credit	3,000-12,000 EUR 20-120 EUR/m2 by region/income	5,000-20,000 EUR 35-65% of costs
Double/Triple Glazing Windows	500-2,000 EUR per window 40-100 EUR per window + CEE	1,000-3,000 EUR 15-20% of costs	2,000-6,000 EUR 50% tax credit	500-3,000 EUR Varies by region	1,000-4,000 EUR 35-65% of costs
Solar Panels (Photovoltaic)	1,500-3,000 EUR premium Feed-in tariff 0.13 EUR/kWh + reduced VAT	Low-interest loan No direct grant, favorable financing	3,000-6,000 EUR 50% tax credit	1,000-4,000 EUR Varies by region	500-3,000 EUR Municipal IBI tax reduction 25-50%

Key Differences

France has the most progressive system: subsidies scale with household income. Very modest incomes can receive up to 90% coverage.
Germany uses flat-rate percentages regardless of income, with bonuses for replacing fossil fuel systems and using natural refrigerants.
Italy relies on tax credits (deducted over 4-10 years) rather than upfront grants, but the rates (50-65%) are among Europe's highest.
Belgium is the most complex: three separate regional systems (Wallonia, Brussels, Flanders) with different rules.
Spain ties subsidy rates to energy performance improvement achieved, rewarding deeper renovations.

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