Am I eligible for a grant or premium for damp-proofing (2025)?
If you are planning to renovate your home in Flanders, My 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 on the terms and conditions, the application process and the amount of the premium.
What is My Rebuilding Premium?
Anyone renovating or converting a house in Flanders can apply for various grants and subsidies. The umbrella My Renovation Premium (until 2019 it was called the Flemish renovation premium) is one of them.
My 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, flat, 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 which works can I apply for My Renovation Premium?
This premium is intended for investments in energy efficiency and home quality improvements. The works eligible for My Renovation Premium are thereby divided into several categories. These are investments intended for the following purposes:
When you moisture problems want to prevent or combat, investment will mainly focus on exterior walls and interior renovation. For example, if you rising damp want to tackle or have your basement sealed, you can use My Rebuilding Premium from the Flemish government.
Who is eligible for My Rebuilding Premium?
My Rebuilding Premium covers a lot of categories, so the target groups for this grant are very diverse. In general, there are three target audiences for this premium, and the amount of support you will receive depends on the group you belong to:
1. Owner-occupiers (3 income categories)
You can apply for My Home Improvement Premium 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, besides the type of work, depends on two factors.
Do you actually live together and your partner is not an owner? Then your partner's income will not be taken into account.
To be entitled to My Rebuilding Premium as an owner-occupier, you must fall into one of the three income categories.
Category 1: 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:
Be sure to check out the Site of the Flemish government for a list of all works falling under this category.
Category 2: 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 will be less. The conditions are as follows:
Category 3: lowest income category
As an owner-occupier, do you fall into the lowest income category? Then you are eligible for all categories of works and entitled to the highest premium. These are the conditions for the lowest income category:
Category 4: lowest income category (new since 1 July 2025)
Since 1 July 2025, a fourth income category has been added to My Rebuilding Premium. The former lowest income category was split into category 3 and category 4, with category 4 now representing the group with the very lowest income.
You fall into category 4 when:
! New since 2025
Do you want to claim My Rebuilding Premium after 1 July 2025? Then it is best to take into account some new rules of the game concerning income categories:
So for higher earners and investors, the premium amount will be more limited from 1 July 2025 than before. Read more about the exact changes on the site of the Flemish Government.
2. Landlords through a social letting agency
Do you rent out a house or flat through a housing company or social rental agency? Then you are always eligible for the highest premium amounts for all types of renovations. These premiums are similar to those for owner-occupiers with the lowest income, except that your income does not play a role in this situation. To get these premiums, you have to show a signed lease of at least 9 years with a housing company when you apply.
3. Non-owner-occupiers (or investors)
You can apply for My Renovation Premium for a house, flat or 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 My Renovation Premium for energy-saving investments. These premiums are equal to those for people with the highest income (category 1).
4. Investors in an apartment building
Investors in an apartment building can also get a basic premium for works on the building's common parts and installations. They constitute a separate target group since 1 July 2025. For works on the exterior of the building, investors will receive a fixed premium for insulation and high-efficiency glazing, up to 40% of eligible costs (excluding VAT).
4. Investors in a non-residential building
Investors in a non-residential building form a separate target group since July 2025. Only non-commercial institutions, such as non-profit organisations, and cooperative societies can get a premium for works on the exterior of the building (such as roof, exterior wall, floor, windows and doors).For investments in renewable energy, all investors in a non-residential building can apply for a premium. Fixed premiums apply for these works, up to 40% of eligible costs (excluding VAT).
How much is the premium for damp proofing according to My Rebuilding Premium?
As outlined above, the amount of the subsidy depends on what works you are having done, whether it is a flat or a house and which income category you fall into.
We give you two concrete examples along: treating persistent damp in the exterior wall in a home, or an interior renovation such as having your basement drained:
| Category | Interior renovation | Exterior walls |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest income categories (3 & 4) owner-occupier or rental housing company | No more entitlement to MyConstructionPremium (since 1 July 2025). . |
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| Middle income category (category 2) owner-occupier | No more entitlement to MyConstructionPremium (since 1 July 2025). |
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| Highest income category (category 1) or 'other investors' | No right to MyConstructionPremium |
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| Investor in the common parts of an apartment building | No right to MyConstructionPremium |
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| Investor in a non-residential building | No right to MyConstructionPremium |
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From 2025, the premium will be reduced for both the lowest and middle income categories. For the lowest income group, the premium rate drops from 50% to 35%, while for the middle income category it drops from 35% to 25%. This reduction may lead to a significantly lower payout for most premiums, which will be especially noticeable in larger renovation works and may make a significant difference on the final bill.
Be sure to consult the Flemish government's site for more information or to see their simulator testing out.
What exactly can you use My Rebuilding Premium for at AquaConsult?
At AquaConsult, you can use the Flemish renovation premium for works such as waterproofing your basement, or at injecting walls to rising damp treat.
Where can I apply for My Renovation Premium?
You can very easily apply online for My Renovation Premium via My Construction Counter after the work has been 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.
My Reconstruction Loan as a support measure
Of course, to qualify for My Rebuilding Premium, you must 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 Renovation 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 premium provider for the full premium terms and conditions. Have you noticed an error? Please let us know via info@aquaconsult.be
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