Madrid City Council Allocates €50 Million for Residential Building Improvements in ‘Rehabilita 2026’ Plan
Madrid, June 2, 2026 – The Madrid City Council has officially opened the application period for the seventh call of its municipal subsidy program, the ‘Rehabilita 2026’ Plan. This initiative, endowed with 50 million euros, aims to promote the rehabilitation of Madrid’s residential building stock through actions focused on accessibility, conservation, energy efficiency, health, and safety in existing residential buildings. Applications can be submitted starting tomorrow, June 3, following its publication today in the Official Gazette of the City of Madrid (BOAM) and the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).
The announcement was made by the Delegate for Housing Policies and President of the Municipal Housing and Land Company of Madrid (EMVS Madrid), Álvaro González, accompanied by the Dean of the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM), Sigfrido Herráez, district councilors, and representatives of professional associations and collaborating entities. González emphasized that the program’s objective is to enhance the habitability and sustainability of the city by improving residential buildings.
New Urban Beautification Line Introduced
A significant new feature of the ‘Rehabilita 2026’ Plan is the incorporation of an urban beautification line. This new component is linked to energy efficiency actions and is designed to improve the exterior image of buildings by reducing visual impacts on facades and visible roofs from public spaces. This includes interventions such as the removal of visible wiring, the reorganization of exterior installations, the relocation or concealment of air conditioning units on facades, the hiding of clotheslines, or the homogenization of exterior elements like blinds, awnings, or railings. This new line will provide an additional 5% subsidy for eligible actions.
During the presentation, González highlighted the broader impact of the program, stating, “The Rehabilita Plan not only improves buildings but also the quality of life of people and transforms Madrid’s neighborhoods from the ground up.” He underscored its role as a consolidated policy within the municipal housing strategy, aimed at boosting the rehabilitation of the residential stock and modernizing existing buildings. He also stressed the tangible benefits for residents, noting that “behind every action, there are elderly people who regain their autonomy, families who live in safer buildings, and communities that reduce their energy consumption.”
Significant Achievements Since 2020
Since its inception in 2020, the ‘Rehabilita’ Plan has facilitated the rehabilitation of over 2,400 buildings across the city, encompassing 110,000 homes. This has involved an accumulated investment exceeding 318 million euros and has directly benefited more than 250,000 Madrid residents.
Six Lines of Subsidies for Comprehensive Improvements
The ‘Rehabilita 2026’ Plan is structured around six key areas of action:
- Accessibility: The plan has supported over 1,450 interventions to eliminate architectural barriers, including the installation of elevators, ramps, lifting platforms, and video intercom systems, thereby enhancing autonomy and mobility for thousands of residents.
- Energy Efficiency: More than 500 actions have been promoted to improve thermal insulation, incorporate renewable energies, and renovate installations to reduce energy consumption. These efforts have resulted in an accumulated saving of over 282 million kWh since 2020, significantly reducing energy consumption in rehabilitated buildings. Furthermore, the program has prevented the emission of over 67,600 tons of CO₂, contributing decisively to the city’s environmental sustainability.
- Conservation and Health: The plan has addressed structural issues, roofs, and facades, and has supported the removal of asbestos in over 5,600 homes in the capital.
- Safety: Subsidized actions have contributed to modernizing installations and adapting residential buildings to safer and more updated systems.
- Urban Beautification: The newly introduced line aims to enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings, as detailed above.
González also highlighted the sustained growth of the program since its launch and its consolidation as a primary tool for urban regeneration driven by the Madrid City Council. “We are improving buildings, modernizing neighborhoods, and helping thousands of Madrid families live in more accessible, efficient, and safe homes,” he stated, reiterating that the program “will continue to be a priority within municipal housing and rehabilitation policies.”
Source: Madrid City Council
