
Premiums
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These are the premiums and EPB (Energy performance of buildings) regulations in force since early 2019 in the Walloon, Flemish and Brussels-Capital Regions.
In Walloon Region
In Walloon Region, since 1 April 2015, the allowance for replacing exterior joinery in an existing home is: 15€/m²/max 40m² (if the household income does not exceed 93,000 €).
INCOME ( in euro ) |
INCREASE ( based on income) |
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< 21.900 | + 200% |
21.900 - 31.100 | + 100% |
31.100 - 41.100 | + 50% |
- The allowance can be increased on the basis of household income.
- The allowance does not exceed 70% of the amount of the invoice.
More infos:
Service Info-Conseils logement on phone number 081/33.23.10
Brussels-Capital Region
Since 2015 in Brussels-Capital Region, a premium is offered for the replacement of low-performance glazing with high-efficiency glazing in existing homes (new building excluded).
Premiums vary depending on income:
- Basic premium = for all types of applicants.
- Premium if average income = or households proving that their incomes are between 30,000€ and 60,000€/year.
- Premium if low income = for households proving that their incomes are less or equal to 30,000€/year.
The premium is: |
PREMIUM |
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10€/m2 of glazing basic income |
15€/m2 of glazing average income |
20€/m2 of glazing low income |
The bonuses are: |
BONUS |
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+ 5 €/m² of glazing if glazing: 0.6 W/m²K < Ug ≤ 1.0 W/m²K if existing windows: 0.6 W/m²K < Ug ≤ 1.1 W/m²K |
+ 10 €/m² of glazing if U glazing ≤ 0.6 W/m² |
+ 5 /m² of glazing if new wood frames NOT certified sustainable |
+ 30 /m² of glazing if new wood frames certified sustainable |
Flemish Region
Here’s how much premiums have been since 2015 in Flemish Region for replacing single or double glazing with high-efficiency glazing for existing homes (= connected to the electricity grid since 1/1/2006):
- Replacement of single glazing with high-efficiency glazing with a U-value of max. 11W/m²K: 12€/m².
- Replacement of double glazing with high-efficiency glazing with a U-value of max. 0.8W/m²K: 15€/m².
In addition to these different premiums, there are various benefits such as:
- Premium for renovations for low incomes or people with disabilities
- Acoustic insulation premium in certain areas
- Premium for building renovation in the broadest sense
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Not to mention different renovation credit formulas, which we can study together when buying your new windows.