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KfW 261 — Wohngebäude-Kredit BEG (Loan + Tilgungszuschuss)

KfW 261 — Wohngebäude-Kredit BEG, Tilgungszuschuss

Provides residential owners with blended financing and subsidy support for energy retrofits and efficiency upgrades.

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KfW Program 261 (Wohngebäude-Kredit BEG) is a hybrid financing instrument from KfW Bankengruppe that combines a subsidized low-interest loan with a non-repayable Tilgungszuschuss (repayment subsidy) for owners undertaking comprehensive energy-efficient renovation of existing German residential buildings. The program targets renovations that achieve a certified Effizienzhaus standard — from Effizie

Funds energy-efficient renovation of existing German residential buildings to Effizienzhaus 85 or better via a subsidized low-interest loan of up to €150,000 per unit, with a non-repayable Tilgungszuschuss of 5–45% credited after expert certification.

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.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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