Applying for funding for rainwater harvesting systems

Procedure

The funding program for the construction of rainwater harvesting systems is handled by the Bremen Environmental Advisory Service on behalf of the Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development and Housing. Interested parties can obtain advice on the implementation of projects and help with the application process here by prior appointment. In addition, citizens direct the attached application form to this office (see service).

The overall financing of the facility must be secured at the time of application.

The measure may not be started before the grant is approved. Exceptions are decided by the granting authority upon application.

Grants are approved by notice.

The subsidy is paid after completion of the system and after presentation of the cost receipts and after inspection of the system by the granting authority or a body appointed by it.

More information

Rainwater harvesting systems are only subsidized if corresponding funds are available. There is no legal entitlement to funding. If the subsidies are not used appropriately, they can be reclaimed including interest.

In accordance with Section 5 of the Act on the Enforcement of a Minimum Wage in Bremen (State Minimum Wage Act) of July 17, 2012 (Brem.GBl. p. 300), which came into force on September 01, 2012, the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen and the municipalities of Bremen and Bremerhaven only grant subsidies if the recipients undertake to pay their employees at least the statutory minimum wage of currently €8.50 (gross) per hour worked.