KfW 261 — Wohngebäude-Kredit BEG, Tilgungszuschuss
Provides residential owners with blended financing and subsidy support for energy retrofits and efficiency upgrades.
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.
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