en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Madrid City Council has launched a new round of the "2026 Renovation Plan" (Plan Rehabilita 2026) with a budget of €50 million to subsidize renovation projects in existing residential buildings related to accessibility, energy efficiency, conservation, sanitation, and safety. This plan is part of the city's residential stock renovation strategy, aimed at improving the livability and sustainability of residential buildings. The application deadline is September 30, 2026.

Applications for the plan have been open since June 3, subject to its official publication in the Madrid City Council Official Gazette (BOAM) and the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).

The "2026 Renovation Plan" covers six subsidy areas: accessibility, energy efficiency, conservation, sanitation, safety, and a newly added urban beautification. The urban beautification area is linked to energy efficiency renovations; if the appearance of a property is improved, the corresponding subsidy can be increased by an additional 5%.

Renovations under the urban beautification area include reducing the visual impact of facades and roofs visible from public spaces. Specific measures involve removing exposed cables, reorganizing external installations, removing or relocating facade air conditioning units, hiding clotheslines, and unifying elements such as blinds, awnings, or railings.

In terms of accessibility, since its launch, the renovation plan has funded over 1,450 projects to remove architectural barriers, including installing elevators, ramps, lifting platforms, and video intercom systems, aimed at promoting residents' mobility and independence.

In terms of energy efficiency, the plan has driven over 500 renovations to improve insulation, introduce renewable energy, and upgrade facilities, thereby reducing energy consumption. The previous six application rounds since 2020 have cumulatively saved over 282 million kWh and avoided more than 67,600 tons of CO2 emissions.

In terms of conservation and sanitation, subsidies have been used for structural, roof, and facade renovations, and asbestos removal has been completed in over 5,600 homes in the capital. In terms of safety, subsidies have helped modernize facility upgrades, making residential buildings compatible with more advanced systems.

Since 2020, this municipal plan has led to the renovation of over 2,400 buildings in Madrid, involving 110,000 homes. Cumulative investment has exceeded €318 million, benefiting over 250,000 people.

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