Sustainability Measures Subsidy (SVVE) Grant

About this grant

The SVVE (Subsidieregeling verduurzaming voor verenigingen van eigenaars) is a Dutch subsidy scheme that helps owners' associations (VvE's), residential associations and housing cooperatives make their buildings more sustainable. It offers subsidy for three types of sustainability measures: energy-saving insulation measures (cavity wall, facade, roof or attic floor, floor or crawl space insulation, and replacing glass with HR++ or triple glazing, possibly with insulating frame panels or doors), sustainable heat options (heat pumps, solar boilers, and connection to a district heating network, the latter only for VvEs fully owned by occupants), and a Zeer Energiezuinig Pakket (ZEP), a comprehensive package that insulates the whole thermal envelope plus CO2-controlled or heat-recovery balanced ventilation with at least 85% efficiency. Applicants can also request extra subsidy for additional measures such as energy-efficient ventilation systems, dynamic hydronic balancing of heating, and energy displays or smart thermostats, but only in combination with insulation, heat options, a ZEP or a district heating connection, and only for VvEs that are 100% owner-occupied. Extra subsidy for construction supervision (bouwbegeleiding) is available when applying for a ZEP or at least two measures costing together at least EUR 100,000. Subsidy amounts are expressed per square metre, with higher rates when two or more main measures are applied for together, and a bonus of EUR 4,000 per dwelling for ZEP projects meeting minimum insulation values. Biobased insulation materials attract an additional bonus. The application period runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Applicants must apply before carrying out measures, and should check for grid congestion in their region before applying.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to mixed and fully owner-occupied owners' associations (VvE's), residential associations and housing cooperatives. A VvE must have at least one owner-occupied dwelling to qualify; a mixed VvE contains both owner-occupied and rental dwellings. Rental dwellings are those with an official rental agreement. Heat network connections are available only to 100% owner-occupied VvEs; mixed VvEs seeking heat network connection must use the Stimuleringsregeling aardgasvrije huurwoningen (SAH) instead. Applications must be submitted before the measures are carried out. Geographic eligibility is Dutch (Netherlands); the scheme is administered by RVO. Residents in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe municipalities may combine SVVE insulation subsidy with Maatregel 29 of SNN if the SVVE grant was issued on or after 25 April 2023.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be a VvE, woonvereniging or wooncoöperatie in the Netherlands
• ✓Funds must be used for sustainability measures on buildings and installation of sustainable heating options
• ✓Applications must be submitted between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2030

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sustainability Measures Subsidy (SVVE)?

Eligibility covers organisations in NL; cooperative, nonprofit, community-group. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Sustainable buildings funding covers low-energy new build, deep retrofit, building performance data and healthier indoor environments. Public owners procure design and works through tenders, while grants support innovation and community schemes. Bids are usually judged on measured performance, cost and delivery experience in occupied buildings.