Barcelona offers funds to renovate homes and install elevators
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Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, announced two programs offering financial aid to city residents and building communities.
The city will provide up to 6,000 € to homeowners and renters to improve home efficiency and comfort, focusing on things like window replacements and renewable climate systems. It will also offer up to 60,000 € to communities of neighbors for elevator installations and removing architectural barriers.
The city launched the programs in response to climate change and the high number of older buildings in Barcelona, which often lack energy efficiency and accessibility. The aid for home renovations also includes support for incorporating accessibility technology for people with disabilities. Residents can apply for the home renovation aid until December 31, while the deadline for elevator funding is December 11.
Barcelona has allocated 10.5 million € to these initiatives, 6 million for home improvements and 4.5 million for accessibility projects, with funding extending to 2027 and 2028. The city expects the programs to reach approximately 10,000 homes and benefit over 6,000 residents, particularly in the Baró de Viver neighborhood where many buildings are old and lack elevators.
The city will also prioritize assistance for vulnerable families, potentially covering up to 100% of renovation costs for those meeting specific income and disability requirements. Collboni’s administration plans to triple the number of renovated homes annually starting in 2027, increasing the average from 1,000 to 3,000 through a plan called ‘Rehabilita B’.
