economy
March 25, 2026
STATE PAYS UP TO 90%! Renovate your apartment almost for free and halve your bills
The state covers most of the renovation costs
TL;DR
- Serbia offers financial support for home energy renovations, potentially covering up to 90% of costs.
- Energy efficiency upgrades can reduce monthly energy bills by 40-70% and increase property value.
- The program, supported by the World Bank, runs until November 2027.
- Standard subsidies cover up to 65% for combined measures (insulation, heat pumps, solar panels), while vulnerable households can receive up to 90%.
- Individual measures like window replacement may receive up to 50% subsidy.
- Eligible works include replacing windows/doors, facade/roof/ceiling insulation, upgrading heating systems (boilers, heat pumps), and installing solar panels/collectors.
- To qualify, applicants must own or have consent from the owner of a legalized or legalizing residential property, prove residency, and have paid property taxes and utility bills.
- A new large tender is anticipated in the last quarter of 2026.
- Investing in energy efficiency is presented as an economic necessity, protecting household budgets and enhancing property marketability.