Duurzaam maatschappelijk vastgoed (DUMAVA)
Subsidy for making social real estate more sustainable.
DUMAVA is important for organisations with public or social real estate where sustainability investments compete with budgets, comfort, continuity and long-term maintenance planning. The 2026 round is open until 16 October 2026.
Application period 2026
1 June to 16 October 2026 (RVO, page checked 31 August 2026)
2026 budget
EUR 405 million; 68% still available on 24 August 2026, of which EUR 178 million reserved for integral projects
Subsidy level
Integral projects: 30% of project costs, up to 40% with a high energy performance; large enterprises up to 30%
Decision timing
RVO states a decision within 13 weeks
Reference date: Checked 2 September 2026 against RVO; RVO page content dated 31 August 2026. Always verify the current rules, budget status and deadlines with RVO before submitting an application or making investment commitments.
Where the opportunity is
- Sustainability measures for schools, healthcare, sports and public buildings.
- Integrated renovation routes and individual measures.
- Energy performance improvements tied to long-term property strategy.
- Link with portfolio-level energy procurement and reporting.
Key conditions to check
- The applicant must own eligible social/public real estate.
- Do not start measures before the application route allows it.
- Economic activity and state aid status can affect conditions.
- Combination with other subsidies is limited by RVO conditions.
Do not let the subsidy choose the technology.
COMCAM can help prioritise measures across a property portfolio and connect DUMAVA to budget certainty, heat transition, procurement strategy and reporting obligations.
Common pitfalls
- Starting work too early.
- Treating every building the same instead of ranking by profile and risk.
- Not checking state aid and combination restrictions.
Practical next steps
- Map eligible buildings and ownership.
- Prioritise measures by energy impact and feasibility.
- Check combination rules and timing.
- Prepare documentation before the round closes on 16 October 2026.
Want to test whether DUMAVA fits your project?
COMCAM reviews your energy data, investment plan, timing, subsidy fit and operational constraints before you commit to a solution.