Modernization offensive in Idar-Oberstein: €30,000 grant waiting!

Modernization offensive in Idar-Oberstein: €30,000 grant waiting!

The city of Idar-Oberstein launched a groundbreaking initiative in 2021 to promote modernization and repair measures in the Wasenstraße urban district. This was made possible through the implementation of a policy that supports private homeowners in sustainably renovating their properties. Maximum grants of up to €30,000.00 are planned for these measures in order to make it easier to use buildings responsibly. Construction and planning costs can also be written off at an increased tax rate, which offers additional incentives. These measures were taken in the nah-news.de presented in detail.

In May 2025, the external specialist office KOMMUNALENTWICKLUNG KEMPF was commissioned to advise and support the private renovation measures. This office, which has been operating in the region for over ten years, offers personal consultations on site or in the district office at Amtstrasse 7. Information events on the topic of private modernization and repairs are also being planned. The aim of this initiative is to promote the development of the Wasenstrasse urban district as an attractive residential location.

Funding opportunities and advice

For interested homeowners, further information about the modernization guidelines and the subsidy application is available on the city of Idar-Oberstein website. The contacts for advice can be reached at any time by telephone or email. These initiatives come against the backdrop of heating and hot water supply accounting for 84% of total energy consumption in households, according to a report bau-welt.de is mentioned. In order to make the building stock in Germany almost climate-neutral by 2050, the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) is in force, which requires a rethink when renovating and modernizing living spaces.

Another aspect that affects homeowners is the obligation to replace heating systems. In particular, constant temperature boilers with a nominal output between 4 and 400 kW must be replaced after an operating period of 30 years. There are currently around 21 million boilers in Germany, with every second one being older than 20 years. Estimates speak of up to 3 million boilers that are even older than 30 years.

Assistance with renovation

Various types of funding are available to owners, including replacement bonuses for old heating systems and subsidies for the installation of new systems with high proportions of renewable energy. Selecting the right heating system is important in order to meet the requirements of the old building and at the same time benefit from government subsidies.

The city of Idar-Oberstein and the corresponding specialist offices are actively committed to promoting modernization measures. In doing so, they not only aim to improve the urban district, but also to significantly improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings and thus make a sustainable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.