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Apply for historic preservation funding

Financial assistance for the restoration of registered cultural monuments in accordance with preservation guidelines, available from the historic preservation authority or the state office of historic preservation (grant rate: 30–50%).

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Processing: approx. 4 monthsSuccess rate: 55.0 %
Last reviewed: August 10, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Historic Preservation Permit · Cost estimate

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    50–500 € je nach Verfahren

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Obtain a historic preservation permit

    Funding requires that the measure be eligible for approval and subject to approval.

  2. 2

    Submit the grant application before starting the project

    Including a cost estimate and a description of the work to be performed.

  3. 3

    Wait for approval and then carry out the action

    Do not begin until approval has been granted.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Owners of registered historic buildings who are planning a renovation that complies with preservation guidelines.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 months

Success rate

approx. 55.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Action commenced prior to grant approval (disqualification)
  • Tax alternative under Sections 7i and 10f of the Income Tax Act not considered

Common reasons for rejection

  • Work began before approval was granted
  • Not a listed historic site

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

What is the funding rate?

Typically 30–50% of eligible costs.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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