Change in Wekerle Plusz housing subsidies: the age limit has been raised to 45 years

Starting October 28, the Otthon Start program will be replaced by the Wekerle Plusz housing loan scheme, as announced in the Magyar Közlöny. A 15-day transition period will allow ongoing cases to benefit from the old program if contracts are signed by October 31, 2026, and loan applications submitted by November 15. The new Wekerle Plusz program will have stricter eligibility criteria, offering a fixed interest rate of 3% for new homes and 5% for used ones, with a maximum loan of 50 million HUF for up to 25 years. This program is available to first-time homebuyers aged 18 to 45, extending the age limit from the previously planned 41 years, with a requirement to reside in the purchased property for five years.