An Ecobonus tax deduction of 65% for certain energy-saving work on main homes could be introduced in the coming months. The Italian government is reportedly considering strengthening the incentive as part of around €14 billion in budget flexibility linked to the energy transition.
According to the financial daily Il Sole 24 Ore, replacement windows, heat pumps and air-conditioning systems, hybrid solar thermal systems, solar shading and external wall insulation could qualify for a higher rate than the current level of tax relief.
This would not be a new incentive, but a return to the 65% tax deduction for main residences. A lower deduction of 36% could remain in place for other properties, including second homes.
The proposed strengthening of the Ecobonus would aim to draw a clearer distinction between routine renovation work and measures that can genuinely improve a building’s energy efficiency.
Work that could qualify for incentives
The government’s intention would be to focus public resources more closely on work that leads to a real reduction in energy consumption and emissions.
Measures that have already accounted for a significant share of investment include:
- Replacement windows and doors, accounting for around €2 billion in investment
- External wall insulation and other insulation work, worth around €600 million
- Heat pumps, including some air-conditioning upgrades, worth around €371 million
- Solar shading, worth around €300 million
- Hybrid systems combining a heat pump and boiler, worth around €80 million
- Solar thermal systems and automation systems
Overall, according to 2025 ENEA data cited by Il Sole 24 Ore, the investments under consideration total around €3.6 billion.
How much could the 65% Ecobonus cost?
Preliminary estimates reported by the financial daily suggest that raising the deduction from 50% to 65% could cost around €500 million for the state. This takes account of the benefit being spread across the ten years normally provided for building tax deductions.
The final cost, however, would depend on the number of beneficiaries and the work ultimately allowed under the scheme. The government could also change the scope of eligible measures.
One possibility under consideration is a wider list of incentivised work, in line with European objectives for improving the energy performance of the existing housing stock. Electric-vehicle charging points, currently excluded under the Ecobonus framework, could be added to the eligible measures.
What could change in 2027
Without further changes or extensions, potentially included in the next Budget Law, home tax deductions are due to be reduced again in 2027. The rate for main homes would fall from 50% to 36%, while the rate for other properties would drop from 36% to 30%.
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