How to receive grants for home energy improvements in Spain

If you own or rent a home in the Valencian Community or other places in Spain and you’re thinking of making it more energy efficient, there’s good news. The Spanish government is offering financial aid to help cover the costs of improving the energy performance of residential buildings.

This support is part of the broader Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia, and is regulated under Royal Decree 853/2021.

Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of what it’s all about.

What is this programme?

This aid programme is designed to support homeowners, tenants, and housing managers in making homes more energy-efficient. The government is offering non-competitive grants, which means all applicants who meet the criteria can receive support, not just those with the highest scores or fastest submissions.

It covers two main types of projects:

1. Improving Energy Efficiency in Homes (AFE-VIV)
2. Upgrading or Replacing Parts of the Building Envelope (AFE-EVT)

Who can apply?

The following are eligible:

• Property owners (individuals or legal entities)
• Usufructuaries and tenants
• Public administrations or publicly owned companies that own residential buildings

However, you cannot apply if:

• You’ve already received PRTR building-level rehab support for the same property (if it’s a single-family home).
• You’ve requested other EU funds for the same expense.

What are the conditions?

• The home must be your main and permanent residence.
• You need to show a certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
• The minimum project cost must be €1,000 per home.

What type of work is eligible?

If you’re applying for energy efficiency improvements (AFE-VIV), the works must achieve at least one of the following:

• A 7% reduction in annual heating and cooling demand.
• A 30% reduction in non-renewable primary energy consumption.

If you’re applying to upgrade the thermal envelope (AFE-EVT), your project must:

• Involve replacing or modifying thermal envelope elements (walls, roofs, windows, etc.)
• Ensure the new parts meet Spain’s technical building code standards for heat transfer and air permeability.

How much money can you get?

You can get:

• 40% of the project cost, up to a maximum of €3,000 per home.
• Remember: the minimum spend is €1,000, and the aid cannot exceed state aid limits.

The subsidy may also include costs like:

• Project design and technical reports
• Professional fees
• Admin and project management expenses

But you can’t claim taxes, fees, or financial costs — unless VAT is non-recoverable.

How to apply?

You must apply online through the official platform. However, if you don’t have the technical means to submit your application, you can go to the following offices for help during the application period:

• Alicante: Av. Aguilera 1
• Castellón: Av. del Mar 16
• Valencia: C/ Gregorio Gea 27

Applications are open from 23 January 2025 to 27 February 2026, and corrections can be submitted from 18 March 2025 onward.

The applications are handled by the General Directorate for Housing (Dirección General de Vivienda), located at C/ de la Democracia, 77, Torre 1, 46018 Valencia.

This is a great opportunity to save on energy bills, increase the comfort of your home, and reduce your carbon footprint — with support from the government. If you’re considering a renovation, this might be the right time to go green.

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