Vienna relies on turbo-renovation: express process speeds up construction projects!

Vienna relies on turbo-renovation: express process speeds up construction projects!

The renovation process is being revolutionized in Vienna! The city is responding to the boom in applications for residential renovations with a brand new express procedure that not only enables accelerated approvals, but also ensures that those wanting to renovate can realize their projects more quickly. In view of a 75% increase in funding applications in 2024, the Vienna Housing Fund decided to accelerate the implementation of the most frequently requested individual measures up to an amount of 400,000 euros. These include, among other things, the replacement of heating systems, the installation of barrier-free access through elevators and efficient insulation measures, such as oe24 reported.

Deputy Mayor Kathrin Gaál emphasized the importance of this new procedure and explained that the city wants to trigger a “redevelopment snowball effect”. The goal is to ensure that applicants can implement their projects quickly, within a few months. The express procedure could significantly speed up numerous renovation projects, as construction could begin on average nine weeks after the application was submitted in the first completed projects. In addition, despite an application freeze for federal funding, state funding is still available, which makes Vienna particularly attractive in the current funding landscape tga.at points out.

New opportunities for those wanting to renovate

The city not only offers attractive subsidies, but also comprehensive advice for house and apartment owners and planners. Those interested can find out more about the wohnfonds_wien platform and the renovation advice and make individual appointments to get help with their projects. The consultations are free and independent, so that everyone who wants to renovate receives the support they need to successfully implement their plans.