Removal of Barriers in Existing Housing (WohnraumanpassungsR)

The funding program "Removal of Barriers in Existing Housing" in Brandenburg is aimed at various groups of people and owners of housing who wish to carry out structural measures for barrier-free adaptation. The goal is to improve the living situation for severely disabled people and enable them to live independently in a familiar environment. The funding is limited to the state of Brandenburg and requires that the funded dwellings are inhabited by households with severely disabled persons whose disability necessitates special structural or technical equipment in the living space.

Funding is provided for structural measures for the retroactive barrier-free adaptation of existing housing by removing barriers. This includes a variety of modifications that meet the requirements of DIN 18040-2. The installation of height-overcoming aids and the creation of barrier-free access are also funded, while certain measures such as the installation of stairlifts are excluded. The eligible costs and excluded expenses are clearly defined.

The program offers financial support in the form of grants that cover a portion of the eligible costs. The maximum funding amount varies depending on the type of measure, while a self-contribution from the applicant is also required. Combination with other funding programs is possible under certain conditions.

The granting of funding is tied to specific conditions and requirements, including state aid regulations, own contributions, confirmation of measures by responsible bodies, and a dedication period. There are clear rules for the start of the project and exclusions from funding.

The application process involves the submission of structured documents to Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB) before the start of the measures. After approval, the grant is disbursed in two installments, linked to the start of construction and the verification of the statement of use. The approving authority decides on applications at its discretion within the framework of available budget funds.

The funding program is based on the Directive for the Promotion of the Removal of Barriers in Existing Housing (WohnraumanpassungsR) dated February 12, 2024. The legal basis includes further relevant laws and regulations at state and EU level that form the framework for granting the grants. There is no legal entitlement to the funding.