Construction project for new residential buildings in the monumental area receives a million euros in financial aid

Government Re-launches "Living in a Monument" Funding Program

The German state has announced the re-launch of its "Living in a Monument" funding program, providing a fresh opportunity for individuals and organisations to transform historic buildings into residential spaces.

Minister Nicole Razavi made the announcement at the former Baden tobacco shed in Stuttgart/Neuried, a unique location that serves as a testament to the program's commitment to preserving historic buildings. The tobacco shed was chosen as the venue for the relaunch, symbolising the sustainable approach the program takes towards historic preservation.

Over the past three years, the state has invested 2.6 million euros in the creation of residential space in monuments. For the new funding round, around one million euros will be available, with lighthouse projects such as agricultural buildings, former railway station houses, school buildings, and industrial monuments eligible for support.

Notable examples of supported projects include the Bodmansche Brewery in Espasingen am Bodensee, where 25 apartments are planned. Another example is the Hauser/Lunow family's project, which involves preserving the wooden building shell and building a living area as a house within a house. This project, located in the Neuried district's Schutterzell, is one of the last testimonies of tobacco cultivation in the Rhine plain.

The Hauser/Lunow family's project is also supported by the German Foundation for Monument Protection, demonstrating the collaborative effort in preserving historic buildings.

Applications for the new funding round can now be submitted to the State Office for Monument Preservation. Interested parties are advised to contact Jürgen Schmidt at 0711 66601-147 or via email at j.schmidt@our website.

In the first funding period, concepts for 33 monument properties were supported. Since the program started in May 2022, the state has supported nine such monument preservation lighthouses. The state also funds the creation of concepts for the residential use of a monument, with up to 20,000 euros available.

The deadline for applications is June 30. The applicant for the state protection funding for the program "Leben in einem Denkmal," which expired on June 30, 2023, is not publicly specified.

Minister Razavi emphasised that preserving historic buildings is sustainable, highlighting the importance of the program in maintaining the country's rich architectural heritage while creating modern living spaces. Lighthouse projects can receive up to 300,000 euros in funding, providing a significant boost to eligible projects.

With the re-launch of the "Living in a Monument" funding program, the German state continues its commitment to preserving historic buildings and promoting sustainable living.

Construction project for new residential buildings in the monumental area receives a million euros in financial aid