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Factsheet for measure IT-2020-18/3479 – measures in Italy

Superbonus 110%

Superbonus 110%

Country Italy , applies nationwide
Time period Temporary, 01 May 2020 – 31 December 2023
Context COVID-19, Green Transition
Type Legislations or other statutory regulations
Category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future
– Retrofitting buildings
Author Alessandro Smilari (Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini)
Measure added 23 February 2024 (updated 27 March 2024)

Background information

The 'Superbonus 110%' is a significant fiscal incentive aimed at promoting energy efficiency and seismic safety improvements in buildings. Introduced by the 'Decreto Rilancio' (Relaunch Decree, Law Decree No. 34 of 19 May 2020, converted with modifications by Law No. 77 of 17 July 2020) in May 2020, it was part of the government's efforts to stimulate the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Content of measure

The Superbonus initiative permits a tax deduction of up to 110% for expenditures related to specific renovation activities, like thermal insulation, the replacement of outdated winter air conditioning systems, and seismic retrofitting. The provision delineates eligibility for an array of entities, including condominiums, private individuals unaffiliated with business operations, and certain non-profit organizations. A noteworthy aspect of this measure is the allocation of the tax deduction over four equal annual installments, thus providing substantial financial alleviation for eligible entities embarking on renovation endeavors.

The scope of interventions eligible for the Superbonus encompasses primary or 'driving' renovations such as the thermal insulation of opaque surfaces, the replacement of extant winter air conditioning systems with centralized systems featuring higher energy efficiency, and interventions aimed at enhancing seismic safety. There's also room for additional work that improves energy use, makes buildings more accessible, or adds electric car charging, but only if it's done with one of the main types of work.

Use of measure

As of the latest update on 31 December 2023 provided by ENEA (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) the Superbonus 110% scheme has reached 461,433 buildings in Italy, with a total investment exceeding €104 billion. Of these, 104,856 are condominium buildings, accounting for 22.7% of the total, while single-family homes number 240,441 (52.1%). Additionally, 116,128 functionally independent housing units have benefited from the program, making up 25.2% of the interventions.

Target groups

Workers Businesses Citizens
Does not apply to workers Does not apply to businesses Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors Funding
National government
Company / Companies
National funds
National Recovery and Resilience Facility

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

Trade unions Employers' organisations
Role No involvement No involvement
Form Not applicable Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

  • Unknown
  • Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No involvement

Views and reactions

No involvement

Sectors and occupations

This case is not occupation-specific.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2024), Superbonus 110%, measure IT-2020-18/3479 (measures in Italy), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/IT-2020-18_3479.html

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