Factsheet for measure
EE-2020-23/3454
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Updated
– measures in Estonia
Reconstruction subsidy for small residential buildings
Väikeelamu rekonstrueerimise toetus
Background information
The subsidy aims to support owners to reconstruct small residential buildings. The aim of the measure is to improve the energy efficiency and indoor climate of small residential buildings, to reduce energy expenses, promote using renewable energy and to increase the number of energy efficient housing.
The measure is regulated by a Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications regulation and managed by Kredex (a foundation created by the ministry).
Content of measure
The measure is aimed at individuals for reconstruction works on small residential buildings that are in their ownership. The small residential building has to be the permanent place of residence of the applicant. There are many conditions for the subsidy, including type of reconstruction, conditions for obtaining price quotes, conditions relating to the applicant and so forth.
The total budget for the measure was €28 million. Per case, the subsidy covers a maximum of 20% of expenses with the maximum subsidy amount €20,000 euros per small residential building. However, the budget per case depends on the type of reconstruction and is subject to conditions. In order to qualify, the applicant has to be able to finance the rest of the expenses by themselves.
The payment is made to the recipient only when at least a proportional share of the supported activities corresponding to the subsidy amount have been conducted. For example, if the subsidy rate is 30%, the recipient can request payment if they submit proof that the work has been done for at least 30% of the activities. The proof is usually a legal document of delivery and receipt.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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03 April 2024
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The measure has been extended until May 31, 2026. Subsequent application will be governed by the Government Regulation Supporting the Reconstruction of Small Houses (April 3, 2024, No. 25). Some technical changes have been made to the conditions of the measure. For instance, it is now specified that applications for buildings with an energy efficiency label of A are not eligible for the subsidy.
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Use of measure
The measure was extended and new application round started on April 9, 2024. As of May 31, 2024, 901 applications have been submitted totalling €17 million. Of the 900 applications submitted, a third indicated complete reconstruction of the small residential building, a third indicated partial reconstruction, and less than 400 applications included one activity, the installation of solar panels and/or a battery bank.
The average amount requested is € 18,700 per household, but for complete reconstruction projects there are also applications with € 50,000 per household.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Applies to all citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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European Funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement as case not in social partner domain
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No involvement as case not in social partner domain
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No involvement.
Views and reactions
No views have been expressed.
Sources
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06 June 2020: Toetuse andmise tingimused
(www.riigiteataja.ee)
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01 June 2023: Väikeelamute rekonstrueerimistoetus 2022-2023
(www.kredex.ee)
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03 April 2024: Government regulation Supporting the reconstruction of small houses
(www.riigiteataja.ee)
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23 April 2024: Väikeelamute rekonstrueerimistoetus 2024 RRF
(www.kredex.ee)
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06 June 2024: Trend pöördunud: toetusega tehakse rohkem rekonstrueerimistöid kui paigaldatakse päikesepaneele
(kredex.ee)
