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Malta construction damage assistance service starts 1 November
A new Building and Construction Authority process will cover qualifying damage linked to projects receiving BCA clearance from 1 November, with approved assistance capped at €15,000.
By Malta News AI Desk / 23/09/2026
A new Building and Construction Authority (BCA) financial-assistance process is due to begin on 1 November 2026 for qualifying property damage connected with construction work. According to an official government announcement, the framework will cover projects receiving BCA clearance from that date.
When the BCA process applies
The announced process is intended for situations where the affected third party and the developer or contractor have not reached an agreement. The person may then submit a request to the BCA. The Authority will assess the facts and use a BCA-appointed architect to determine whether the damage resulted from the construction work.
The official release says a Reserve Committee may approve financial assistance up to €15,000. The BCA would provide the approved support and then seek to recover its outlay, together with applicable interest, from the party found responsible.
The four announced stages
The BCA described four main stages: intervention and an assessment while works are stopped; consideration of the request by the Reserve Committee; a contract with the BCA and payment of 50% before repair work begins; and recovery by the BCA from the responsible developer.
The reserve is to be financed through contributions connected with BCA clearance applications rather than general government or taxpayer funding, the announcement says. Developers will begin paying an application contribution from 1 November.
Check the final terms before relying on the service
The announcement establishes the start date, maximum assistance and outline process, but it is not a substitute for the Authority’s final forms, eligibility rules or professional advice. Anyone considering a request should confirm the current procedure directly with the BCA when the service opens.
Read the official source: Government of Malta Department of Information
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