From September 15, Kredex (EIS) will open a call for applications for reconstruction support for apartment associations financed from the European Union's structural funds, this time with a budget of €80 million. The call will be available for 30 days and is suitable for residential buildings with significantly high energy costs.

Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis points out that “over the next 25 years, nearly 14,000 apartment buildings in Estonia will need to be reconstructed. This is not just a matter of numbers – it means lower heating bills and a better indoor climate for people. It is clear that state support is inevitable here. Over the past three years, we have supported apartment associations with a total of more than €275 million. I encourage associations to take advantage of this opportunity.”

According to EIS Grants Manager Taniel Vain, “there is no rush to submit an application, we will accept and review all applications submitted by October 15th, and an application received on the last day is equivalent to an application submitted on the first day.” This ensures equal treatment from the beginning to the end of the application round.

The budget is divided between three main groups: smaller apartment buildings (3–17 apartments) will receive 10 million euros, medium-sized (18–59) 25 million euros, and large (60+ apartments) 30 million euros. In addition, there is a separate 10 million for neighborhood-based renovation and 5 million for heritage-protected residential buildings. This time, support is intended only for heritage-protected buildings, covering reconstruction work on apartments with cultural value.

When evaluating applications, priority will be given to apartment buildings with a higher energy consumption per square meter – data is provided on the basis of the energy performance certificate. If an energy performance certificate is missing, it must be obtained before applying.

The support rates for standard renovations are in the range of 30–50%, with smaller and heritage-protected buildings receiving higher support. Additional support is also provided for installing an elevator or reconstructing with factory-produced elements.

In addition, applicants are recommended to use new digital tools: the portal kodudkorda.ee, which contains all important information in one place — about subsidies, legislation, advice and information days.

Funding decisions are expected from January 2026. Cooperatives that have received support can start construction procurement, and the completion of the first reconstructed buildings is expected by the end of 2026.

This support provides apartment associations with an important opportunity to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, reduce costs and improve the living environment. If your building meets the conditions, it is worth taking part in the application round already in September.