Recently, the Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, announced the opening of the “Restore Your Home and Village” scheme for the Southern Region, with a total of €5 million allocated for restoration, conservation, and maintenance of properties in the region.

The scheme is open to private homeowners, NGOs, and businesses located in eligible localities within this region.

The scheme closes this Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Back when it was launched, Minister Clint Camilleri stated that after opening this scheme for the Western Region, it was now the Southern Region’s turn. We are satisfied that the scheme, with a total value of €30 million, has attracted strong interest. Above all, this scheme further strengthens the Government’s commitment to investing directly in our communities to safeguard and enhance our architectural and historical heritage.”

He explained that through these grants, property owners, voluntary organisations, and businesses are being given the opportunity to restore and conserve buildings of value, while preserving the authentic character of Maltese and Gozitan towns and villages.

The Southern Region includes Ħal Qormi, Ħal Għaxaq, Żejtun, Santa Venera, Birżebbuġa, Marsascala, Marsaxlokk, Gudja, Ħamrun, Ħal Luqa, and Marsa.

Eligible applicants may benefit from the following maximum limits:

Up to €15,000 for restoration works on any type of property located within a UCA.

Up to €100,000 for Grade 1 scheduled buildings located within Urban Conservation Areas (UCAs).

Up to €50,000 for Grade 2 scheduled buildings within UCAs.

Minister Clint Camilleri had also announced an additional allocation of €2 million for the restoration of Scheduled Buildings (Grade 1 and Grade 2) located outside Urban Conservation Areas across all regions of Malta and Gozo. He said that this initiative is aimed at structures of architectural and historical value situated beyond established UCAs.

Applications for the restoration of Scheduled Buildings (Grade 1 and Grade 2) located outside UCAs will open on 9 March 2026.

Applications may be submitted online through the Planning Authority website or in person, and will be evaluated by the Heritage Planning Unit and the Development Fund Committee. Applicants may check their eligibility through: Mapserver at www.pa.org.mt

Direct assistance on 2290 0000 or via email at [email protected]

More information about the scheme can be found at: https://pa.org.mt/irrestawra-darek-u-lvillagg