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Clean energy for EU islands

Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

  • EStG 2009
  • ESanMV 2020

Description of support scheme

Individual measures to improve the energy efficiency of a building, which are older than 10 years, and replacement of a heating installation are tax deductible.

Amount

20 % of the expenses and at most, EUR 40,000 per residential property are tax deductible, spread over three years. (§ 35c par. 1 EStG 2009)

Addressees

Citizens paying taxes in Germany that renovate their own house ((§ 35c par. 1 EStG 2009).

Procedure

The deduction can be claimed for through the income tax declaration.

Competent authority

Federal Ministry of Finances

Sectors

Buildings

Relevant

Energy production
Transport
Industry
Public sector