Age-appropriate and Barrier-free Adaptation of Rental Residential Buildings through Modernization and Renovation and New Rental Housing Construction (MietwohnungsbauförderR)

This funding program is aimed at natural and legal persons who, as owners, leaseholders, or other authorized parties, wish to create or adapt age-appropriate rental housing in the state of Brandenburg. The measures must be located within specific inner-city areas, and an appropriate own contribution must be provided. Target groups include households with children, people with disabilities, seniors, students, trainees, and people in social hardship.

The program supports a wide range of measures in rental housing construction and adaptation, including modernization, renovation, new construction, and barrier-free expansion. Eligible costs include expenses according to DIN 276 for buildings and technical installations. The focus is on projects that contribute to long-term housing provision and pursue social and charitable purposes.

The funding program offers financing in the form of loans and grants, the amount of which depends on the type of measure and the economic viability of the property. The loans are interest-free for a period of 25 or 35 years and must be secured by real rights. The funding amount varies depending on the measure and area.

The funding program in Brandenburg is subject to specific conditions regarding applicant eligibility, the location of the construction project, and own contributions. Certain requirements for rents, occupancy commitments, and construction execution must be observed to ensure age-appropriate and socially acceptable housing.

The application process begins with the continuous submission of the application form to the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). The approving authority makes decisions at its discretion, with certain projects being prioritized. The disbursement of approved loans occurs in installments according to construction progress, with grants being disbursed preferentially.

The funding program is based on a comprehensive legal foundation, including the Brandenburg Housing Promotion Act and other relevant regulations. Funding is granted as compensation for services of general economic interest in accordance with EU state aid rules. There is no legal entitlement to funding, and the approving authority decides at its discretion.

The program allows combination with other funding programs to secure overall financing, provided this serves the funding objective and does not impair the economic viability of the property. Provisions for awarding contracts and combating illegal employment also apply, as do regulations for securing funding through land charges and for reclamation in case of contract violations.