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KfW 458 — Heating Subsidy for Individuals, Residential Buildings (Heizungsförderung)

KfW 458 — Heating Subsidy, Residential Buildings (Heizungsförderung)

Funds residential owners with support for replacing older heating systems with efficient, low-emission alternatives.

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KfW Program 458 (Heizungsförderung für Privatpersonen) is a rolling direct grant operated by KfW Bankengruppe on behalf of the German federal government that pays private residential property owners to replace fossil-fuel or aged heating systems with climate-friendly alternatives. Eligible measures include electric heat pumps, solar thermal systems, biomass boilers, fuel cell heating, hydrogen-cap

Funds replacement of fossil-fuel or aged heating systems in existing German residential buildings with climate-friendly alternatives — heat pumps, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cell heating, or district heating connections — via a direct non-repayable grant.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.kfw.de