Applying for support for the unsealing of land

Procedure

The funding program for the unsealing of surfaces is handled by the Bremen Environmental Advisory Service on behalf of the Senator for Climate Protection, the 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 should send the attached application form to this office (see office).

If applicable, proof of proper disposal of removed materials must be provided.

Total funding for the installation 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.

The Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development and Housing checks whether the measure is technically, ecologically and economically feasible and determines the eligible costs (construction costs including technical ancillary costs). The area to be unsealed can be inspected before and after implementation of the measure by the granting authority or by a body appointed by it.

The subsidies are approved by notice.

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

More information

Unsealing measures are only subsidized if corresponding funds are available. There is no legal entitlement to funding. If the subsidies are not used properly, they can be reclaimed, including interest. If unsealed areas are resealed within 10 years, disbursed subsidies can be reclaimed.

The funding of a measure by the Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development and Housing does not include any approval by the building authorities that may be required.

In the event of complete decoupling of the property, the companies responsible for wastewater disposal in Bremen or Bremerhaven must be informed of this.

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.