Apply for a heating subsidy
Federal Funding for Energy-Efficient Buildings (BEG) for replacing old heating systems with climate-friendly systems (e.g., heat pumps).
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a heating subsidy mit dem zuständigen BAFA in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Specialist Contractor Declaration · Invoices
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
30.000 € bei einer Wohneinheit
How to proceed
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Check eligibility
Through the KfW platform “Heating Subsidies for Individuals.”
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Submit the request before placing the order
At KfW, subsidy rates: 30% base subsidy plus bonuses (based on income, speed, and efficiency), if applicable, up to a maximum of 70%.
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Implement the measure and submit proof of use
Upload the contractor's declaration and invoices, then receive payment.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Owners of residential buildings (whether they live in them or rent them out), as well as tenants under certain conditions, for specific measures.
Income limit
Additional income bonus (30 percentage points) for owner-occupiers with a taxable household income of up to €40,000 per year.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The application was submitted only after the contract with the heating contractor was signed
- •The contractor's declaration is missing from the payment request
Common reasons for rejection
- •Action initiated prior to filing the application (without an exemption)
- •Does not meet eligibility criteria (e.g., efficiency requirements)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
What is the maximum grant amount?▼
Up to 70% of eligible costs (base subsidy of 30% plus income, speed, and efficiency bonuses), capped at a maximum of €30,000 in eligible costs per residential unit.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
- Data quality
- 100 %