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Barrier-free apartments: Zöller urgently calls for conversions for everyone!
Thomas Zöller visits a barrier-free model apartment in Roth and calls for investments in converting bathrooms to make everyday life easier.
Barrier-free apartments: Zöller urgently calls for conversions for everyone!
On July 15, 2025, Thomas Zöller, the state government's nursing representative, visited a barrier-free model apartment in the Roth district. The visit aimed to demonstrate progress in barrier-free living space design. Zöller was enthusiastic about the apartment, which was designed to meet the needs of people with mobility restrictions.
A particularly important point that Zöller addressed during his visit was the need for renovation work in bathrooms. Under the direction of District Administrator Ben Schwarz, he played through various everyday scenarios at the dinner table in order to make the challenges that people face in everyday life understandable. Zöller emphasized how even small adjustments in the living space can make everyday life much easier.
Costs and funding options for barrier-free living
However, converting to a barrier-free apartment can be expensive. According to information from Gesund.bund.de, extensive construction work such as stair lifts, barrier-free bathrooms or door widening can cause high costs. Therefore, various grants and funding are available for barrier-free conversions, depending on your personal life situation and the purpose of the conversion. It is recommended that you seek advice on financing options.
The most important cost sources for the barrier-free conversion include:
| Payer | Details |
|---|---|
| Nursing care insurance | Grant for “measures to improve the living environment” of up to 4,180 euros per measure for people with a care level (1 to 5). For several people in an outpatient group home, up to 16,720 euros. |
| health insurance | Financing of certain aids that are prescribed by a doctor. Additional payment of a maximum of 10 euros for those with statutory health insurance. |
| Rehabilitation provider | Costs are covered by various institutions, depending on the cause of the disability and the purpose of the renovation. |
| KfW “Age-Appropriate Building” program | Support through loans for age-appropriate renovations and the purchase of appropriate apartments. |
| Funding from states and municipalities | Own funding programs for barrier-free conversion; applications must be submitted before the measures begin. |
Renovation costs can also be reported as “extraordinary expenses” on the tax return, which can provide additional financial relief. The Federal Association for Housing Adaptation e.V. comprehensively lists the cost bearers for barrier-free conversions and is therefore an important source of information for those affected.
Overall, Thomas Zöller's visit made it clear how important it is to promote barrier-free living and to promote small adjustments to enable people with disabilities to have a better quality of life. For detailed information about possible funding and financial support, those interested can visit the Gesund.bund.de website or get further insights in the Danube Courier receive.