Rehabilitation of Vacant Dwellings
a. 1Y The minimum time that the dwelling has been vacant;
b. €50,000 Maximum Grant;
c. 10Y Lease to the Authority;
d. 2% Rent increase per annum;
Refurbishment of Common Parts
a. €6,000 Maximum grant;
b. Applicable only to Social Housing Blocks;
c. Tenants are required to form a Residents’ Association;
d. Tenants must contact their Local Council;
Regeneration of Façades
Social Housing Blocks are selected by the Housing Authority based on the state of deterioration of the façade
Installation of Lifts
a. €500 Deposit to be paid;
b. 1+ Tenant with a mobility issue;
c. 1+ Tenant recognised by the government;
d. All Residents must be part of a Residents’ Association;
Development of HOS Plots
a. >18 Age;
b. Owners of HOS Plot;
c. 25% Maximum development fee waived;
Tax Reduction Scheme
a. 100% Tax exemption if the property has been leased for 10 years;
b. 50% Tax deduction if the property has been leased for 3 years;
c. €200,000 Maximum home value exempt from tax;
New Hope Scheme
a. 2 Life Insurance providers refused the applicant or;
b. 12 Months Insurance application deferred or;
c. 250%+ Average policy premium quoted;
d. €250,000 Maximum home value insured;
Grant on First Residence
a. 1° Property has to be first residence;
b. >24 Age;
c. €5,824 Maximum grant;
Sir Sid Darek 2
a. % Subsidy on the price of the property to be purchased;
b. Localities Valletta, Senglea Xatt ir-Risq, Imtarfa, Pembroke, Sliema Tignè, Marsaskala Qasam tal-Bujar;
c. Transfer Property can be transferred as long as subsidy is refunded;
Sir Sid Darek
a. Property must be owned by the Housing Authority;
b. Applicable to recognised tenants;
c. 50% Discount on price if applicant possesses less than €150,000 in assets;