Renewing the house is a challenge that requires organization and attention to various aspects. From initial planning to legal rules, going through the available support, knowing what is at stake can avoid headaches and ensure that work at home decides without unforeseen events.
Planning is essential
According to Deco Proteste, renewing the house requires a plan by phases, with objectives, priorities and calendar, avoiding unforeseen events and additional costs.
Qualified contracts and contractors
For works of more than 20,000 €, it is mandatory written contract, pursuant to art. 26 of Law No. 41/2015. The contract must identify the parties, the object, the amount, the deadline and the permits or certificates of the intervening companies. Class 1 of permits is € 200,000, so the 10% threshold is € 20,000.
It is also recommended to hire only companies with a license or certificate issued by IMPIC, under Law No. 41/2015. Law No. 31/2009 applies to the project technicians, direction and supervision of work.
When license, communication or nothing is needed
According to RJUE, there are three situations: licensing, prior communication and exemption. Several operations are subject to license, including construction works, outer change or expansion in certain contexts. Prior communication applies, among others, to construction or change in area covered by plan under the legal terms. Inner works that do not affect structure, cerceae, form of facades or roofs are exempt, and the works of scarce urban relevance.
The works of scarce urban relevance include the installation of solar panels that do not exceed the coverage area or the building of the building by more than 1 m, as well as the replacement of coverage materials with others with an identical finish that improve energy efficiency.
The close of balconies changes the facade and always lacks prior control; may be licensing or prior communication depending on the Municipality and the urban framework. Pools can, in certain cases, fit as a playful equipment of scarce relevance, but many municipalities require communication or license. Always confirm with your camera.
Public road occupation and rubble management
When the work requires containers, siding or deposits on the public road, the license may be encompassed in the licensing or communication request. In the end, the owner of the work should remove debris, clean the area and repair damage caused in public infrastructure.
Fines that can reach € 200,000
Perform works without the procedure, proceeding embargoed works, occupying buildings without authorization to use or not removing debris are offenses. Art. 98 of the RJUE provides for fines up to 200,000 € for unique persons and up to 450,000 € for legal persons, with aggravation in certain cases.
Noise and allowed times
For works inside buildings, the overall noise regulation allows work on business days, between 8am and 20h, forcing to affix the expected duration and, when possible, the periods of greater noise.
Noisy temporary activities abroad are prohibited near housing between 20h and 8h, except special noise license issued by the municipality.
Tax benefits
Urban rehabilitation contracts can benefit from VAT to 6%, when the requirements of Fund 2.23 of list I of CIVA, combined with art. 18 (1), al. the). For properties classified as a national or individually classified monument of public or municipal interest, there is exemption from IMI under art. 44 (1), al. n) EBF.
State supports
As with, the most sustainable buildings (PRR) program has recently ended, but other measures persist, such as the efficiency valley for vulnerable families. Before starting, check warnings in force in the environmental fund.
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