Apply for KfW funding for age-appropriate home renovations
A loan or grant from KfW for accessibility renovations (KfW Program 455), such as stairlifts, walk-in showers, and door widening.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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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
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
How to proceed
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Submit the application before construction begins through your primary bank or directly to KfW
Apply for a grant online via the KfW Grant Portal.
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Wait for confirmation from KfW
The measure may not begin until approval has been granted.
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Carry out the action and submit proof of use
A contractor's invoice and, if applicable, a certificate from an expert.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Owners and tenants (with the landlord’s consent) for measures to reduce barriers.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Work began before KfW approved the funding (funding not applicable)
- •The wrong combination of measures was chosen
Common reasons for rejection
- •Work on the project had already begun before the application was submitted
- •The measure does not meet the minimum 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.
Questions & Answers
Can tenants also apply for the subsidy?▼
Yes, with the landlord’s written consent, tenants can also apply for the KfW grant for age-appropriate renovations.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- BMWSB
- Data quality
- 100 %