Apply for a grant for specialist energy planning and construction supervision for residential buildings

You apply for funding online in the KfW grant portal.

• You look for an energy efficiency expert in your area on the website of the German Energy Agency (dena) and commission them with the specialist energy planning and construction supervision of your construction or renovation project.
• You will receive the "Confirmation of application (BzA)" from your expert. You will need the identification number (BzA-ID) printed on it to submit your application.
• Submit your application for funding online in the KfW grant portal. Enter the BzA-ID when doing so. Important: You must submit the application before you start the construction work.
• If you are not yet registered, you must first register and provide the following information:
  • enter your personal details,
  • set a password,
  • define security query,
  • complete registration.
• After submitting your application, you will receive a reply from KfW within a few seconds. You can then start implementing your construction project immediately.
• You must identify yourself so that KfW can pay you the grant. You have three procedures to choose from:
  • Post-Ident,
  • video identification or
  • SCHUFA identity check.
• Select an option and follow the instructions in the KfW grant portal to complete the identity check.
• Once everything has been completed, your energy efficiency expert will provide you with the confirmation after completion (BnD).
• You upload the confirmation after implementation (BnD) and all invoices for the specialist energy planning and construction supervision to the KfW grant portal. If all requirements are met, KfW will transfer the grant to your account.

Applications can be submitted by

• all investors (building owners) who make use of specialist energy planning and construction supervision services for the new construction or refurbishment of a residential building by an independent expert

Further requirements:

• You can only receive the grant if you are using a KfW loan or grant from one of the following funding programs for your new build or refurbishment:
  • Energy-efficient renovation - loan (151/152)
  • Energy-efficient refurbishment - investment grant (430)
  • Energy-efficient construction (153)
• Your energy efficiency expert must be registered in the list of experts for federal funding programs
• Your energy efficiency expert must be financially independent. Your expert is independent if
  • they are not the owner, partner or employee of your commissioned construction company or supplier,
  • he is not commissioned by your construction company or supplier and
  • they do not broker any deliveries or services.

To apply, you will need the following from your energy efficiency expert

• Confirmation of application (BzA) for the building supervision grant (431)

To arrange for the grant to be paid out, you must submit the following documents once the building supervision has been completed:

• Confirmation after implementation (BnD) for the building supervision grant (431)

Note:
The confirmation of application (BzA) and the confirmation after implementation (BnD) will be issued by your energy efficiency expert.

• Further forms on the KfW website (under Forms and Downloads)

• Not applicable

• Application: before the start of construction work on site
• Disbursement: the confirmation after implementation must be submitted no later than 36 months after approval by KfW

• for processing the application:
  • immediately, if the review of your application can be completed directly online
  • if not, usually within 1 to 7 days

Note:
You can start implementing the measure immediately after you have been approved for funding.

• §§ Sections 23 and 44 of the Federal Budget Code (BHO) (analogous application)
• Energy-efficient construction and refurbishment - subsidy for construction supervision (431)

• Forms: no
• Online procedure possible: yes
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: no

• KfW grant portal on the KfW website

12.08.2020