THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE IN WALLONIA

As a property owner in Wallonia, you can apply for various grants to support renovation works. These financial concessions are available for projects aimed at improving comfort or energy performance.

CRITERIA

What Works Are Eligible for the Housing Premium?

The Housing Premium in Wallonia supports a wide range of renovation works, divided into several categories:

Insulation works:

Roof insulation
Wall and floor insulation
Replacement of exterior joinery (windows and doors)
Tax break: For insulation work, you can get a tax break of 30% of the total expenses, provided the house was occupied for at least five years before the insulation work began, by yourself or a tenant.

Heating systems:

Heat pump installation
Installation of a solar water heater
Replacement of a boiler
Installation of a pellet stove or wood stove

Plumbing Installations:

Replacement of faucets
Installation of a new shower, bathtub or toilet
Construction of a rainwater recovery system

Crude construction:

Stability works (e.g. on foundations, walls)
Fixing moisture problems

Safety features:

Electrical installations in accordance with standards
Gas installations in compliance with standards

Calculation and Level of Residential Premium.

The amount of the WoonPremie depends on several factors:

Type of work: Premium amounts vary by job performed. For example, the installation of a heat pump may attract a higher premium than the installation of a stove.
Family Income: As with other renovation premiums in Belgium, the amount of the WoonPremie is income dependent.
Number of dependents: The number of dependents of the applicant can affect the premium.

Who Is Eligible for the Housing Premium?

The Residential Premium in Wallonia is accessible to various profiles:

Owner-occupiers: Persons over 18 years of age who own a property in Wallonia and have lived there for at least 5 years. In addition, the property must have been built at least 15 years ago.
Landlords: Owners who have been renting out their property for at least 5 years with a registered lease and a rent in line with the official rental price table.
Specific cases: In certain situations, owners who rent their property to a first-degree relative for at least one year, or who leave the management to a recognized Social Rental Office (SVK) or Agence Immobilière Sociale (AIS) for at least 9 years, can also claim the premium.

With these premiums, the government encourages energy transition and supports property owners in improving the quality and comfort of their rental properties in Wallonia.

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Source reference:

[1] Service Public de Wallonie (SPW) Logement. Official Guide: Conditions and Procedure for Applying for the Housing Premium (Prime à la réhabilitation). [2] Walloon Government (Gouvernement Wallon). Decrees and Ministerial Decrees Concerning Renovation and Rent Incentive Grants. [3] Academic Research (Real Estate Economics Wallonia). Analysis of the Impact of Renovation Premiums on the Supply of Quality Rental Housing. [4] Notaris.be / Legal Advice (Wallonia). The Legal Obligations for the Landlord after Receiving the Housing Premium (Lease Term, Rent Cap). [5] Financieel Dagblad (Belgium). Tax and Return Analysis: The Financial Advantage of the Walloon Housing Premium for Real Estate Investors. [6] Walloon Advisory Services (e.g., Guichet Energie Wallonie). Practical Information: The Cumulability of the Housing Premium with Other Subsidies. [7] Real Estate Sector Report (Wallonia). Market Analysis of Mandatory Rent Guarantee and its Relationship to Premiums. [8] Deloitte or PwC (Belgium). Accounting Treatment and Tax Deductibility of Renovation Costs After Premium. [9] Architects and Contractors Federation (Wallonia). Technical Requirements and Conformity of Work Performed for Premium Application. [10] Local Authorities (Municipal/Provincial Level Wallonia). Additional Premiums or Incentives for Landlords in Specific Zones. [11] European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Role of European Funding in Walloon Housing Renovation Programs.