All renovation aids available in Belgium in 2025

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All renovation aids available in Belgium in 2025
Summary

    Do you reside in Brussels or Wallonia and are considering renovation work in your home? Insulation, heating, ventilation, energy improvement, or health standards: numerous financial aids are available in 2025 to support your projects. Each Region has its own system of grants, loans, and tax benefits. In parallel, federal schemes complement these supports.

    On this page, we offer you a comprehensive overview of the grants, loans, and tax reductions available in French-speaking Belgium. You will find essential information to assess your eligibility, understand the procedures, and prepare your project properly, with the support of a recognized professional like Avenir Rénovations.

    Why do these aids exist?

    Belgium, like its European neighbors, has committed to drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy performance of its real estate by 2050. Older, poorly insulated, or outdated homes represent a significant portion of the country's energy consumption. That is why the Regions have implemented ambitious schemes to encourage the renovation of residential buildings.

    These aids pursue three main objectives:

    • Reduce household energy consumption
    • Combat energy poverty
    • Enhance existing buildings while making them healthier and more comfortable

    They take the form of renovation grants, low-interest loans, tax reductions, or reduced VAT, depending on the nature of the work and the applicant's situation.

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    Renovation aids in Wallonia

    Wallonia groups its financial aids under the Housing Grants scheme. This system covers a wide variety of works, provided that the housing is over 15 years old and that the works are carried out by accredited professionals.

    Eligible works for Housing Grants

    • Insulation of the roof, walls, floors
    • Replacement of frames or glazing
    • Compliance of electricity or gas
    • Installation of a high-performance heating system
    • Controlled mechanical ventilation
    • Treatment against humidity or fungi
    • Structural reinforcement, health, roofing

    Operation of the grants

    The amount of the grant depends on the type of works and is multiplied according to the income category of the household. A prior housing audit is generally required to trigger the process, except for works limited to the roof (the housing audit is the new name for the energy audit since 2019).

    Income category Reference income Multiplier
    R1 ≤ €26,900 x6
    R2 ≤ €38,300 x4
    R3 ≤ €50,600 x3
    R4 ≤ €114,400 x2
    R5 (high income) > €114,400 Not eligible

    The Rénoprêt and the Rénopack

    In addition to the grants, the Walloon Region offers zero-interest financing solutions, depending on your situation:

    • The Rénopack: 0% loan directly including the amounts of the grants, accessible after audit
    • The Rénoprêt: 0% loan without prior audit, intended to finance a series of energy works (amount capped at €60,000)

    These credits allow for pre-financing of the projects without immediate contribution, particularly for households with modest or medium incomes.

    Grants and credits in Brussels

    Grants and credits in Brussels

    In Brussels, various aids have been grouped under the RENOLUTION scheme, active since 2022. It is aimed at individuals, landlords, condominiums, and property managers.

    Federal aids: Reduced VAT and tax reduction

    In addition to the Regions, the Belgian federal government grants certain tax advantages:

    Tax reduction for roof insulation

    In Wallonia only, taxpayers can benefit from a 30% tax reduction on roof insulation work, capped at €3,900 per year. The conditions are strict: building occupied for at least 5 years, sufficient thermal resistance, approved contractor...

    VAT at 6%

    For all renovation work carried out in a dwelling over 10 years old, the VAT rate is reduced to 6% instead of 21%, provided that:

    • The property is intended for housing
    • The client is a private individual
    • The work is carried out by a registered company

    Other complementary aids

    In addition to Housing Grants and zero-interest loans, other schemes exist:

    Municipal aids

    Some Walloon municipalities grant local subsidies for facade renovation, installation of solar panels, or beautification of housing. The amounts vary greatly depending on the available budgets. It is advisable to inquire with the urban planning department or the housing department of your municipality.

    Free insurance against loss of income

    If you take out a mortgage for the purchase or renovation of a home in Wallonia, you can benefit from a free insurance that kicks in in case of loss of income (dismissal, incapacity...). This aid aims to secure households weakened by repayment burdens.

    Accesspack

    Offered by SWCS, the Accesspack is a mortgage loan with favorable conditions intended for first-time buyers wishing to buy a property to renovate. It can include the work from the granting of the loan, without having to go through separate financing.

    The role of energy counters and Housing Info-Advisors

    In Wallonia, energy counters located throughout the provinces provide free information on:

    • Eligible materials
    • Minimum performance standards to be met
    • Administrative procedures
    • Cumulative aids

    For their part, the Housing Info-Advisors assist individuals with housing-related procedures: lease, credit, renovation, disputes. It is possible to make an appointment online on the portal wallonie.be/chronos.

    They are valuable resources for anyone wishing to verify their rights or ask practical questions before getting started.

    How to navigate among all these aids?

    It can be complex to determine which aids you are entitled to, given the technical conditions, income ceilings, administrative deadlines, and geographical criteria. That is why Avenir Rénovations offers you personalized support.

    Our teams help you to:

    • Identify the work eligible for regional or federal aids
    • Prepare compliant technical quotes
    • Gather the required administrative documents
    • Plan a structured site compliant with local standards

    We support you from the audit to the finalization of grant applications, to ensure you maximum financial support... without complications.

    Conclusion: every project has its grant

    There are many support mechanisms for renovation, but they are also governed by specific rules. In 2025, whether you are from Brussels or Walloon, it is possible to renovate smartly while benefiting from funding tailored to your situation. Insulation, heating, ventilation, complete renovation: there are aids for every step of your project.

    With Avenir Rénovations, you are assured of not missing any available aid.

    Request your personalized quote today for work eligible for regional grants.

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