Do I qualify for a grant or premium for moisture control?

If you are planning to renovate your home in Flanders, Mijn VerbouwPremie (or the former Flemish renovation premium) is an interesting possibility to receive financial support. This premium can be used for various renovation works, including moisture control and basement waterproofing. In this article, we offer detailed information about the terms and conditions, the application process and the amount of the premium.

What is Mijn VerbouwPremie?

Anyone renovating or converting a house in Flanders can apply for various grants and subsidies. The umbrella Mijn 'VerbouwPremie' (until 2019 it was called the Flemish renovation premium) is one of them.

Mijn VerbouwPremie is a subsidy from the Flemish government to encourage owners to renovate their homes and make energy-saving investments. Anyone investing in an existing house, apartment, apartment complex or non-residential building (such as an office building) can apply for financial support from the Flemish government. In doing so, the building must be at least 15 years old on the application date.

You can also use this premium for works of AquaConsult.

For what renovations can I apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie?

This premium is intended for investments in energy efficiency and home quality improvements. The works eligible for Mijn VerbouwPremie are thereby divided into several categories. These are investments intended for the following purposes:

  • Windows and doors
  • Roof
  • Exterior walls
  • Floor
  • Interior renovation
  • Electricity and plumbing
  • Gas condensing boiler
  • Heat pump
  • Heat pump boiler
  • Solar water heater
  • Solar Panels

When you have moisture problems want to prevent or combat, investment will focus primarily on exterior walls and interior renovation. For example, if you rising damp want to tackle or have your basement sealed, you can use Mijn VerbouwPremie from the Flemish government.

Who is eligible for Mijn VerbouwPremie?

Mijn VerbouwPremie covers a lot of categories, so the target groups for this grant are very diverse. In general, there are three audiences for this premium, and the amount of support you will receive depends on the group you belong to:

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1. Owner-occupiers (3 income categories).

You can apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie for the home you use as your main residence and if you are the owner of it; in the broadest sense of the word. Owner includes full ownership, usufruct or long lease.

The amount of the subsidy, in addition to the type of work, depends on two factors.

  • The family income of the owner(s) living in the home (as well as their legal partner, married or legally cohabiting), according to the most recent assessment notice at the time of the premium application.
  • The family composition at the time of the application, in other words the number of dependents at the time of the premium application along.

Do you actually live together and your partner is not an owner? Then your partner's income is not taken into account. To be entitled to Mijn VerbouwPremie as an owner-occupant, you must fall into one of three income categories.

Lowest income category

As an owner-occupant, do you fall into the lowest income category? Then you qualify for all categories of works and are entitled to the highest premium. These are the conditions for the lowest income category:

  • You are the sole owner and have an income less than or equal to 40,860 euros.
  • Your income is less than or equal to 57,190 euros and you are the sole owner with 1 dependent person or you are a couple with no dependent person.
  • For each dependent who joins, you have to add 4,170 euros to the above amounts.

Middle income category

Do you fall in the middle income category? Then you are eligible for premium in all categories of works (except gas condensing boiler), but the subsidy is less. The conditions are as follows:

  • You are the sole owner and have an income greater than 40,860 euros and less than or equal to 51,990 euros.
  • Your annual income exceeds 57,190 euros and is less than or equal to 74,280 euros, and you are the sole owner with one dependent person or a couple with no dependent person.
  • As with the lowest income category, increase the amounts above by 4,170 euros for each additional dependent.

Highest income category

As an owner-occupier belonging to the highest income category, you are not entitled to subsidies for all works. You are only eligible for works that are energy efficient, such as roof, wall, and floor insulation, high-efficiency glazing, heat pumps, heat pump boilers, or solar water heaters. These are the conditions:

  • You are the sole owner and your annual income exceeds 51,990 euros.
  • You are the sole owner with one dependent person or a couple with no dependent person and your annual income exceeds 74,280 euros.
  • Again, add 4,170 euros per additional dependents.
  • As a non-owner-occupant, you also fall under this category.

Be sure to check out the site of the Flemish government for a list of all works that fall under this category.

2. Landlords through a social rental agency

Do you rent a house or apartment through a housing company or social rental agency? Then you always qualify for the highest premium amounts for all types of renovations. These premiums are similar to those for owner-occupants with the lowest income, except that your income does not play a role in this situation. To get these premiums, you must show a signed lease of at least 9 years with a housing company when you apply.

3. Non-owner-occupiers (or other investors).

You can apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie for a house, apartment or any other building you invest in, even if you do not own it. People who rent a property on the private market or do not live there themselves can also apply for this premium. These "other investors" can only apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie for energy-saving investments. These premiums are equal to those for people with the highest income.

How much is the premium for moisture control according to Mijn VerbouwPremie?

As outlined above, the amount of the subsidy depends on what work you are having done, whether it is an apartment or a house, and what income category you fall into.

We give you two concrete examples along: treating persistent moisture in the exterior wall in a home, or an interior renovation such as having your basement drained:

Category Interior renovation Exterior walls

Lowest income category owner-occupant
or landlord residential company

  • Interior walls, ceiling and stairs
  • Max. 50% from your invoice
  • Up to 2,500 euros premium
  • Insulation and renovation
  • Max. 50% from your invoice
  • Up to 6,000 euros premium

Middle income category owner-occupant

  • Interior walls, ceiling and stairs
  • Max. 35% from your invoice
  • Up to 1,750 euros premium
  • Insulation and renovation
  • Max. 35% from your invoice
  • Up to 4,200 euros premium

Highest income category
or 'other investors'

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  • Insulation
  • Max. 40% from your invoice
  • 5 to 30 euros per m2

Be sure to check out their site for more information or to test out their simulator.

What exactly can you use Mijn VerbouwPremie for at AquaConsult?

At AquaConsult, you can use tMijn VerbouwPremie for works such as waterproofing your basement, or at injecting walls to rising damp treat.

Where can I apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie?

You can very easily apply for Mijn VerbouwPremie online at Mijn VerbouwLoket after the work is completed, up to two years from the date of the invoice for the work. If your invoice is older than 24 months, it is no longer possible to apply for premium.

Mijn VerbouwLening as a support measure

To qualify for Mijn VerbouwPremie, you must of course first have the necessary financial resources. However, since 2022, it has been possible for owners to apply for financial assistance in the form of "My Rebuilding Loan" to renovate their home. This loan, interest-free up to €60,000, is intended for renovations aimed at improving energy efficiency and living quality. It is also subject to a variety of conditions.

Disclaimer: AquaConsult (GroupConsult) is not liable for any errors in the information provided. Always consult the website of the provider of the premium for full premium terms and conditions. Have you noticed an error? Please let us know at info@aquaconsult.be

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