1) What Decree 2026/2 Changed
Annual PPI-based updates reset monetary caps for heritage assistance. Project aid rose from TRY 1,132,266 to TRY 1,445,564 and works aid from TRY 4,529,078 to TRY 5,782,274 from 1 February 2026. Caps are ceilings, not automatic awards—the Commission sets ratios within available funds.
Use the 2025 support overview only for process context; 2026 budgeting must use the new figures and drop obsolete tables from the file.
2) Project and Works Caps
Project aid covers survey, restitution where needed, restoration design, specifications and estimates, up to TRY 1,445,564. Works aid funds approved repair and restoration within the TRY 5,782,274 ceiling. Combined cash, in-kind and technical aid cannot exceed the relevant cap. Large estimates often require documented similar experience on listed buildings.
3) Who Can Apply
Private owners of listed immovable heritage apply via the provincial culture directorate. One co-owner’s filing is often enough. Municipalities may submit street/ensemble packages. Annual windows are set by the Aid Commission—late files are excluded even if complete. Unlisted properties must clarify status before applying.
4) Project-Aid File
Typical pack: listing decision, title, photos, ID, address, architect’s scope–time–cost report, supervision undertaking and proof of listed-building design experience. Incomplete experience evidence is a common rejection cause. Bike Architecture handles packaging under restoration and consultancy services.
5) Works-Aid Conditions
Approved drawings, site plan endorsements, staged cost report and photo album are required. Payments usually follow advance, interim and final stages tied to verified progress. Deviations from approved design can stop payments or trigger clawbacks. Ensemble filings need a clear street map marking listed and unlisted fabric.
6) 2026 Budget Timeline
Sequence: status check → preliminary estimate → aid type → file → provincial filing → Commission decision → contract → approved design/works → progress billing. Emergency safety works may run in parallel with applications, but permanent restoration still needs board approval. Finish the preliminary estimate before the annual call opens.
7) Common Mistakes
Using obsolete ceilings, missing experience letters, applying for works without board-approved projects, and mismatched photos/measurements undermine files. Do not assume year-round open intake. Delaying the works file after receiving project aid also risks contract and payment timelines.
8) Conclusion
Know the 2026 caps, build a complete file, and keep design–works consistency. Limit increases do not replace disciplined design and site records.
Contact our restoration team via contact for a 2026 aid dossier.