Wood-burning stove Brandenburg
Key points at a glance
Through ILB, Brandenburg offers an interest-free loan for sustainable modernisation of owner-occupied residential property; pellet stoves with a water jacket are eligible. Brandenburg-Kredit Wohnraum Modernisieren with a 5 % repayment grant, by contrast, is aimed at landlords and housing companies, not private owner-occupiers. The Brandenburgische Bauordnung (BbgBO) regulates the construction of new chimneys.
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Funding in Brandenburg
Federal funding
Nationwide funding for pellet stoves remains unchanged. Details: Wood-burning stove Germany
Brandenburg state funding
| Programme | Funding type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILB Wohneigentum – Nachhaltige Modernisierung | Grant + interest-free loan | Basic funding: 10.000 EUR grant, up to 230.000 EUR loan | Only buildings constructed before 02.10.2009, only in designated funding areas, minimum costs 500 EUR/m² of living space |
| Brandenburg-Kredit Wohnraum Modernisieren | Loan + repayment grant | Repayment grant 5 % after the end of the fixed-interest period | Only for landlords and the housing sector, not for private owner-occupiers |
ILB supports the sustainable modernisation of owner-occupied residential property with basic funding of a 10.000 EUR grant and an interest-free loan of up to 230.000 EUR. The loan is interest-free for 20 Jahre with annual repayment of 3 %. For each child born within 20 Jahren, the loan debt is immediately reduced by 10.000 EUR. A pellet stove with a water jacket is eligible as part of such modernisation.
Requirements: The building was constructed before 2 October 2009, the cost of the measure is at least 500 EUR per square metre of living space, and a personal contribution of at least 15 % is required. Funding is also only available for projects in a defined designated area, such as inner-city redevelopment areas, priority residential areas or housing support consolidation areas. The funded dwelling must be owner-occupied for at least 20 Jahre.
Combination with federal funding, particularly KfW funding, is expressly permitted. Apply to ILB Potsdam before the measure begins.
Brandenburg-Kredit Wohnraum Modernisieren with a repayment grant of 5 % is aimed exclusively at municipal housing companies, cooperatives and private investors in the housing sector, not private owner-occupiers.
Tax bonus § 35c EStG
Alternative to KfW funding: deduct 20 % of costs, max. 40.000 EUR per property, only for systems with water connection.
Legal obligations
Brandenburgische Bauordnung (BbgBO)
Connecting a wood-burning stove to an existing suitable chimney is exempt from approval as technical building equipment under § 61 BbgBO. Freestanding flue systems over 10 metres high are excluded and require an approval procedure. Combustion installations may only be put into operation once the responsible Bezirksschornsteinfeger has certified in writing that they meet the safety and fire-protection requirements.
Depending on the design, constructing a new chimney is either exempt from approval or subject to a simplified procedure. If unsure, ask the responsible Bauordnungsamt of the district.
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Nationwide rules on deadlines, limits and obligations: Wood-burning stove Germany
Chimney sweeps in Brandenburg
How to find your responsible Bezirksschornsteinfeger: Enter your postcode on schornsteinfeger.de.
Relevant bodies
| Body | Contact | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| ILB – Investitionsbank Brandenburg | ilb.de | Residential property modernisation |
| Schornsteinfeger-Innung Brandenburg | schornsteinfeger-brb.de | Allocation of chimney-sweep districts |
| KfW | kfw.de/meine-kfw | Pellet stove funding application |
| District Bauordnungsamt | Service number 115 | BbgBO, construction of new chimneys |
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine ILB funding and KfW funding?
Yes. Combination is expressly permitted, particularly with KfW funding for energy savings. The application to ILB must be submitted before the measure begins.
Does ILB funding apply throughout Brandenburg?
No. Funding applies only to projects in a defined designated area, such as inner-city redevelopment areas or priority residential areas. Check with ILB whether your property is included.
Can I use Brandenburg-Kredit Wohnraum Modernisieren as a private homeowner?
No. This programme is aimed exclusively at municipal housing companies, cooperatives and private investors in the housing sector. The relevant ILB programme for owner-occupied residential property is Nachhaltige Modernisierung.