# Hungary Wekerle Plus housing program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-wekerle-plus-housing-program > Updated: 2026-10-22T11:22:15.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced the Wekerle Plus program, a new housing support initiative scheduled for 2027 to replace the existing Otthon Start scheme. The program is designed to assist individuals aged 18 to 41 in purchasing or constructing their first homes through fixed interest rates of 3 percent for new constructions and 5 percent for used properties. To prevent investment-driven purchases, the government intends to implement stricter eligibility criteria, including a five-year residency requirement and limits on existing property ownership. The initiative also features a savings program with state subsidies and a dedicated energy efficiency renovation program providing both non-refundable support and low-interest loans. Additionally, the program aims to address heating modernization. Apartment owners may utilize the scheme to transition from aging gas boilers to modern alternatives, such as air-to-water heat pumps, which do not require fossil fuels or traditional flue gas exhaust systems. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Wekerle Plusz program to support heating modernization in Hungary The Wekerle Plusz program, starting in 2027, aims to help Hungarian apartment owners modernize heating systems, potentially using heat pumps to avoid costly chimney renovations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wekerle-plusz-program-to-support-heating-modernization-in-hungary ### 2026-10-19: Hungary announces Wekerle Plus housing support program for 2027 Hungary's 2027 budget introduces the Wekerle Plus program, offering 3% interest for new homes and 5% for used properties, targeting citizens aged 18-41. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-reserve-interest-rate-hike-expectations-decline --- Cite as: Hungary Wekerle Plus housing program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-wekerle-plus-housing-program