Energy rehabilitation of a home—insulation, windows, aerotermia, photovoltaic—has two motors: savings on the bill and aid for energy rehabilitation in the Valencian Community, that can cover a very relevant part of the work. This is the map of what exists and how to order it without getting lost.
The three aid drawers
1. Direct subsidies to the work
The Generalitat, through its rehabilitation programs (managed by the housing department and IVACE), calls for aid for actions that reduce consumption: thermal envelope, carpentry, efficient and renewable air conditioning. The percentages rise the greater the energy savings achieved and in complete buildings versus individual homes.. These are calls with limited deadlines and funds.: The key is to find out in time and present well-done technical documentation.
2. Deductions in personal income tax
Energy improvement works have enjoyed state deductions of up to 20%, 40% o 60% according to credited savings (demand reduction, of non-renewable primary energy consumption or building rehabilitation). The essential requirement: energy certificate before and after of the work that demonstrates the improvement. These deductions have been extended by years; check their validity for the year of your work before counting on them.
3. Municipal bonuses
Many town councils rebate the ICIO of the work and the IBI for several years for installing photovoltaics or improving efficiency. Varies by municipality (Torrevieja, Orihuela, Guardamar have their own ordinances): consult before requesting the license, because some bonuses have to be requested at that time.
The paperwork that decides if you charge
Virtually all aid revolves around the same thing: initial energy certificate, project or technical report, invoices in your name paid by traceable means (no cash) and final certificate that certifies the improvement. Whoever orders these papers gets paid; who improvises them, no.
What if the plan is to sell??
So the question changes: it's not “what help is there”, sino “what improvement gives me back more in the sales price”. It doesn't always match: sometimes it pays more to do a light rehabilitation and sell, and let the buyer be the one to undertake the big job (The aid will also apply to him, and many foreign buyers value it as a project). That calculation—cost of the work vs. real increase in value in your area—is what we do at Mayrasa with a free market valuation, and from our real estate consultancy we guide you with the appropriate technicians for the rest. Before spending on the work, calculate what you get back.
