The government has launched a new scheme titled “Ixtri proprjetà sostenibbli”, aimed at encouraging the purchase of environmentally friendly homes. The scheme offers financial grants ranging from €4,500 to €9,000, distributed over three years, to buyers of properties that meet specified sustainability standards.
This initiative was announced by the Minister for Justice and Construction and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard together with the BCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Perit Roderick Bonnici. The scheme will be administered by the BCA.
Minister Attard explained that this new initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy, aligned with the Malta 2050 Vision, to increase homeownership while promoting sustainable construction practices. The scheme is open to all, including both first-time and second-time buyers, and is specifically designed to incentivize the purchase of energy-efficient buildings.
He noted that when this new grant is combined with existing benefits, eligible individuals may receive up to €30,000 in total financial assistance. This includes a €10,000 grant for first-time buyers, exemption from stamp duty on the first €200,000 of the property’s value, and the new sustainability-related grant, which varies depending on the energy performance of the home.
The aim of this scheme is to increase demand for energy-efficient properties, thereby supporting the creation of a more sustainable building stock in the coming years. This, in turn, will help Malta meet the European Union’s targets for energy-efficient buildings.
To qualify for the scheme, the property must have been purchased on or after 1 January 2025. Applications will open on Monday, 19 May 2025, and the property must be purchased by 30 September 2025, when the scheme is set to close.
Buyers of Net Zero properties — those that generate more energy than they consume — will receive €3,000 annually for three years, amounting to €9,000 in total. Meanwhile, buyers of properties that are at least 20% more energy-efficient than the minimum EU standards will receive €1,500 annually over three years, totaling €4,500.
Perit Roderick Bonnici explained that applicants must submit the final deed of sale along with the as-built Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the property, rather than one based solely on design plans. Only one application per property and one per individual will be accepted.
He also highlighted the BCA’s continued efforts in recent years to ensure that both existing and newly constructed buildings comply with European sustainability standards. With this new scheme, the Authority is going a step further by helping buyers choose homes that consume less energy and have a smaller environmental impact.
Applications will be submitted electronically through the official website bca.gov.mt starting on 19 May 2025. Although the scheme is scheduled to remain open until 30 September 2025, it may close earlier if the allocated funds are fully used. For more information, the public can contact the BCA helpline by calling 138.