Refurbishment Funding in Tyrol: The Complete Overview 2026
Anyone refurbishing in Tyrol can draw on substantial funding – provided the applications are submitted in time and the right programmes are combined. This overview shows what is possible in 2026.
The most important principle: apply first, then build
Almost all funding schemes require the application to be submitted before construction begins. Those who build first and ask afterwards lose, in most cases, any entitlement. This is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes clients make – and one we actively prevent as an architecture practice by integrating funding research into every project.
Tiroler Wohnhaussanierungsförderung (the Tyrolean provincial housing refurbishment subsidy)
The Province of Tyrol supports energy refurbishments with a one-off grant of up to 25 % of eligible total costs where the works are self-financed. Alternatively, annuity subsidies are available for loan financing. Eligible measures include:
- thermal insulation of external walls, roof and basement ceiling
- replacement of windows and doors
- replacement of the heating system (heat pump, pellets, district heating)
- photovoltaics and solar thermal systems
- accessibility
Condition: the building must be used as a primary residence. Depending on the measure, the maximum eligible costs lie between €20,000 and €60,000.
Sanierungsbonus (the federal refurbishment bonus)
In addition to the provincial subsidy, there is the nationwide Sanierungsbonus. It supports particularly ambitious refurbishments to nearly-zero-energy standard with a grant of up to €14,000. Those who switch to a climate-friendly heating system at the same time can receive further bonuses.
Funding for timber construction and renewable raw materials
Tyrol and the federal government are increasingly creating incentives for the use of renewable building materials. Those who opt for wood-fibre insulation, cellulose or other bio-based materials in their refurbishment can receive supplements on the basic subsidy. As a practice specialising in solid timber construction, we make consistent use of this route for our clients.
Funding for listed buildings
The Bundesdenkmalamt (BDA, Austria’s federal heritage authority) supports conservation work on protected buildings with its own subsidies. These are awarded on a project-by-project basis and are not automatic – early contact with the BDA is crucial. At the Kesslerhaus in Tisens we successfully guided this process.
EU funding programmes: Interreg and ELER (EAFRD)
For projects of regional or cultural-historical value there are EU co-financed programmes. The Veidlerhof Gsies (built in 1536) project, for instance, was accepted into the EU Interreg programme „Alte Bausubstanz“ (historic building stock). Such programmes are more demanding to apply for, but the level of funding can be considerable.
Checklist: what to do before applying for funding
- have an energy performance certificate (current state) prepared
- have a refurbishment concept drawn up by a specialist planner
- seek funding advice from Energie Tirol (the provincial energy agency) or the Wohnbauförderung (housing subsidy office)
- submit applications – before awarding any contracts
- obtain cost estimates (required for most applications)
Do you have questions on this topic?
Stadt:Labor – Architekten will be happy to advise you – free of charge and without obligation.
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