ROTTERDAM, 23 July 2025 – Rotterdam apartment owners' associations (Verenigingen van Eigenaars, or VvE’s) will benefit from a simplified municipal insulation subsidy, now extended until the end of March 2027. The adjusted scheme aims to increase participation by reducing barriers and offering financial support for energy-saving renovations.
Insulation subsidy for Rotterdam VvE’s extended and simplified
The municipality of Rotterdam has extended the application period for its insulation subsidy for apartment buildings to 31 March 2027. The policy changes aim to make energy-saving measures more accessible for owners' associations (VvE’s) by easing the eligibility criteria and simplifying the application process.
According to Chantal Zeegers, alderman for climate, building and housing, “We are making the subsidy application easier. This way, we help more VvE’s move towards energy-efficient buildings. That benefits comfort, energy bills and the climate. With this extension, we hope even more residents will take steps.”
Who qualifies for the subsidy?
The subsidy is open to VvE’s in Rotterdam whose apartments had an average property value (WOZ) below €429,300 as of 1 January 2022. The buildings must have been constructed before 1993 and contain poorly insulated elements, such as roofs, façades, floors or windows.
Support is available for various types of insulation work. A VvE may receive up to €2,000 per apartment. If insulating glass is replaced along with the window frames, the amount may increase to a maximum of €3,000 per unit.
What has changed in the scheme?
Several conditions have been revised to streamline the process:
- Submission of an energy label is no longer required; only the building’s construction date (pre-1993) is needed.
- Clear guidelines are now provided to assess whether a building is poorly insulated.
- The subsidy can now be more easily combined with the national SVVE scheme.
- Minimum surface area requirements for insulation have been relaxed.
- The application period has been extended from October 2025 to 31 March 2027.
Centralised support through VVE-010
Roughly 40% of Rotterdam’s housing stock falls under VvE governance. Applications are handled through the independent non-profit foundation VVE-010, which provides free advice and support on behalf of the municipality. The aim is to simplify the procedure and remove obstacles for apartment owners interested in improving their buildings.
Where to get more information
Details on eligibility, the application process and available support can be found on the municipal website:
https://www.rotterdam.nl/isolatiesubsidie-aanvragen-door-vereniging-van-eigenaars
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