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Wood-burning stove Schleswig-Holstein

Key points at a glance

Through IB.SH, Schleswig-Holstein offers a supplementary loan for energy-efficient renovation: up to 40 % of total renovation costs, normally a maximum of 150.000 EUR. With an Effizienzhaus-40 standard or at least one minor child in the household, up to 200.000 EUR is possible. The Landesbauordnung Schleswig-Holstein (LBO SH) regulates construction of new chimneys.

Funding in Schleswig-Holstein

Federal funding

The nationwide funding for pellet stoves remains unchanged. Details: Wood-burning stove Germany

State funding Schleswig-Holstein

ProgrammeType of fundingFunding amount
IB.SH Ergänzungsdarlehen energetische SanierungLoan40 % of costs, min. 15.000 EUR, max. 150.000 EUR (200.000 EUR with Effizienzhaus-40 or a minor child)

The loan supplements KfW financing and is secured on a subordinated basis. A pellet stove with a water heat exchanger is eligible as a renovation measure. Apply through IB.SH or your bank before work begins.

Tax bonus § 35c EStG

Alternative to KfW funding: 20 % of costs deductible, max. 40.000 EUR per property, only for systems with water connection.

Legal obligations

Landesbauordnung Schleswig-Holstein (LBO SH)

Connecting a wood-burning stove to an existing, suitable chimney requires no procedure under § 61 LBO SH.

A notification requirement also applies: under § 68 Abs. 10 LBO SH, you must notify the responsible district chimney sweep of the installation or replacement of a fireplace at least 10 Tage before construction begins. For this, you need the form Anlage 5 and the calculation evidence under DIN 13384.

Construction of a new chimney likewise generally requires no procedure if the technical requirements are met. Clarify larger projects in advance with the building regulations office of the district or independent city.

1. BImSchV, KÜO and GEG

Nationwide rules on deadlines, limit values and obligations: Wood-burning stove Germany

Chimney sweeps in Schleswig-Holstein

How to find your responsible district chimney sweep: enter your postcode at schornsteinfeger.de.

Relevant bodies

BodyContactResponsibility
IB.SH (Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein)ib-sh.deSupplementary renovation loan
KfWkfw.de/meine-kfwPellet stove funding application
District building regulations officeService number 115LBO SH, construction of new chimneys
ZIV district chimney sweepschornsteinfeger.deSweeping district allocation, notification under § 68 Abs. 10 LBO SH

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine the IB.SH supplementary loan with KfW?

Yes. The IB.SH loan is designed to supplement KfW financing. Both applications must be submitted before work begins.

Do I have to report installation of a new wood-burning stove?

Yes. Notify the district chimney sweep of the installation or replacement at least 10 Tage before construction begins using the form Anlage 5.