The Italian 2026 Budget Law introduced important updates for homeowners planning to invest in property renovations. The new measures primarily reward those improving their primary residence, while introducing tighter restrictions for second homes and higher-income taxpayers.
These changes confirm the government’s strategic direction: encouraging renovation and energy-efficiency upgrades on main residences, while applying more limited incentives to additional properties.
Below is an overview of the main updates regarding the 2026 building renovation bonuses, as highlighted in the Speciale Bonus Edilizi published by Il Resto del Carlino on February 18, 2026.
The recent changes concern key aspects such as eligibility requirements, spending limits, deadlines for tax deductions, and administrative procedures. These updates provide a clear and comprehensive overview for anyone wishing to benefit from these incentives correctly, efficiently, and in full compliance with the latest regulations.
Fully understanding the new provisions is essential to avoid costly mistakes, maximize the available deductions, and ensure full compliance with all documentation and procedural requirements.
Renovation Bonus 2026: Rates, Limits, and Key Details
With regard to the Renovation Bonus (Bonus Ristrutturazioni), the tax incentive varies depending on the type of property involved.
- Primary residence: The 50% tax deduction on eligible expenses remains confirmed;
- Other properties: The incentive is reduced to 36%;
- Maximum spending limit: €96,000 per property unit;
- The tax deduction is in 10 equal annual installments.
For a more detailed explanation of how the Renovation Bonus works, which we have previously covered, you can read our dedicated article for Italians residing abroad.
Ecobonus and Sismabonus 2026: Energy Efficiency and Seismic Safety Incentives
The Ecobonus is a tax deduction designed to reward property owners who carry out works with the objective of improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings. Eligible interventions typically include insulation upgrades and replacement of heating systems. They also include installation of high-efficiency windows, and other measures that reduce energy consumption.
The Sismabonus allows taxpayers to deduct a portion of the expenses incurred for structural works that improve a building’s seismic safety. These works can help reducing the risk of damage in the event of an earthquake.
For 2026, both incentives follow rules similar to those of the Renovation Bonus:
- Primary residence: The 50% tax deduction is confirmed;
- Other properties: The deduction is reduced to 36%.
Ecobonus 2026
- The maximum eligible spending amount depends on the type of energy-efficiency intervention carried out.
- The tax deduction is divided into 10 equal annual installments.
The tax incentive is available to all taxpayers, residents and non-residents, who own or legally hold the property undergoing renovation. This includes owners, holders of real rights, condominium owners (for common areas), tenants, and those using the property under a loan agreement. The deduction can also be claimed by cohabiting family members. Among them there are also spouses, civil union partners, certain relatives and in-laws, as well as unmarried partners living in the property.
Sisma bonus 2026
- The maximum spending cap is €96,000 per property unit;
- The tax deduction is in 10 equal annual installments.
The Sismabonus is available not only to property owners but also to holders of real rights on the building. These include tenants, or borrowers who directly pay for the interventions, as well as cohabiting family members. This way, the deduction extends to those who actually fund the work, making, even in this case, the incentive accessible to a wider group of beneficiaries.
Residential Photovoltaic Bonus 2026
This incentive promotes the installation of residential photovoltaic systems. It represents a key step toward the transition to a more sustainable energy system based on renewable sources.
- Deduction rates: 50% for primary residences; 36% for second homes and other properties;
- Maximum eligible spending: €96,000 per property unit;
- Deduction structure: division into 10 equal annual installments.
Any individual subject to IRPEF who pays and documents the qualifying expenses is eligible to claim the tax benefit.
Furniture and Appliances Bonus 2026
Homeowners can claim the Furniture and Appliances Bonus (Bonus Mobili ed Elettrodomestici) as an IRPEF tax deduction. They can get a refund for furniture and large appliance purchases used to furnish a property under renovation.
- Extension: Valid throughout 2026;
- Deduction: Up to 50% of the expenditure, with a maximum of €5,000 (deduction up to €2,500), including shipping and assembly costs;
- Requirements: Linked to renovation works started in the previous year;
- Eligible properties: Valid for all residences, with no distinction between primary and secondary homes; eligibility does not require proof of residency or property ownership.
Eligible items under the bonus include:
- Furniture: Beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, sofas, bookcases, lighting systems;
- High-efficiency household appliances: Must meet minimum energy efficiency requirements to reduce domestic energy consumption:
- Ovens: At least Class A.
- Washing machines, washer-dryers, and dishwashers: At least Class E.
- Refrigerators and freezers: At least Class F.
The purchase of doors, flooring (such as parquet), curtains and drapes, and other furnishing accessories is not eligible for the incentive.
Accessibility and Barrier Removal Incentives
The 75% Accessibility Bonus for eliminating architectural barriers, introduced in 2022 to make homes more accessible, has ended and is no longer available in 2026.
Income-Based Adjustments to Tax Deductions for Families
From 2025, new deductions are now based on income and family composition: taxpayers with incomes above €75,000 will see their total eligible deductions reduced proportionally according to income level and the number of household members.
For those seeking more details, you can consult the Resto del Carlino report on tax deductions (February 18, 2026), as well as the official pages on the Agenzia delle Entrate website, which provide comprehensive information on eligibility, documentation, and procedures for accessing the various tax incentives.