To achieve climate goals, the government aims for gas-free buildings, and the SAH scheme encourages landlords to contribute. Landlords who disconnect their rental homes from the gas network may be eligible for the Natural Gas-Free Rental Homes Subsidy Scheme.

The subsidy is granted for rental homes both below and above the rent liberalization threshold and amounts to a maximum of €5,000 per rental home fully disconnected from the gas network. Applications are assessed in order of submission—first come, first served.

The benefits and subsidy amount

The subsidy is a maximum of €5,000 per disconnected rental home. This amount is divided into two types of eligible costs:

• Up to 40% of eligible costs, with a maximum of €1,200 for construction works, such as: – Disconnecting the gas connection and removing the gas meter. – Adjusting or replacing the space heating system and provisions for cooking and hot tap water. – Other construction modifications necessary to make the rental home gas-free or to connect the home to the heat network.
• Up to 30% of the costs charged by the heat company for connection to a heat network, up to a maximum of €3,800 per home.

Important conditions

To be eligible for SAH, at least the following conditions must be met:

• The homes are existing rental homes that have been rented for at least three months in the last two years.
• The home must be completely gas-free after completion of the work.
• The application is submitted before starting the activities.

Applying for the subsidy?

Would you like to know if SAH offers possibilities for your project? Our specialists are happy to inform and guide you. Feel free to contact us or try the subsidy scan in advance.