Being mobile is not a luxury
Grants and subsidies for your WEIGL stairlift
Generally speaking, the purchase of a stairlift has to be financed by "the private individual". However, there are some departments in Länder and federal government that provide support for purchasing a stairlift.
Barrier-free living with a WEIGL stairlift means independence for quality of life. Especially for elderly people or people with physical limitations, a stairlift is the prerequisite for being able to stay in your own home. This advantage of remaining independent is now supported by many Länder and also health care insurance companies. Below we provide information on how and which financial grants and subsidies are available regionally and nationwide.
Which subsidies are available and what do I have to take into consideration?
The availability of grants and subsidies depends very much on local legislation.
The amount of the subsidies and the conditions are therefore different from one place to the next. The contact points for applying for a grant may also differ from one province to another. However, in many cases it is worthwhile applying for financial support, as this will save you money when you buy your stairlift. Our customer adviser will be happy to inform you about the guidelines that apply in your province.
Health care cost allowance
The health care cost allowance is financial assistance for building renovation measures for barrier-free living. You can apply for these allowances from your private health care insurance and from your national health insurance organisation. Before applying, you need to find out which one of the five classifications of care applies to you.
The amount of the allowance depends on the level of care and can be up to EUR 4,000. Up to 4 residents can "pool" their grants, a total grant of EUR 16,000 is then possible.
The conditions for receiving or applying for a care allowance from a care insurance company are the existence of a care degree. If there is not yet a classification for a care benefit, an application for the care benefit must first be submitted to the insurance company.
Investment grant for barrier reduction
KfW grant
KFW stands for Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, which is a bank that since 2014 has been promoting modernisation measures for residential property, with which you can reduce barriers and increase your living comfort, with the programme "Altersgerecht Umbauen - Investitionszuschuss (455)" (investment grant for age-related renovation).
The most important information about the amount of the subsidy and what else needs to be taken into consideration:
- up to EUR 6,250 subsidy per apartment for measures to reduce barriers
- for everyone who is renovating their own home or buying renovated housing
- Apply for a subsidy online at the KfW allowance portal and then start the work
- Find out the amount of the grant immediately
- Barrier reduction work must be carried out by a specialist company.
More information about the current funding levels, information and application forms:
KfW loan for "age-related renovation"
KfW loan
Within the framework of the programme "159 - age-related renovation", KfW subsidises structural measures in residential buildings with low-interest, long-term loans, with which barriers within the building are reduced, e.g. by installing a stairlift, and living comfort and safety are increased. This enables elderly people, people with disabilities or limited mobility, or families with children to remain in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible.
The most important information about loan and interest rates.
- From 0.78 % effective annual interest rate
- Up to EUR 50,000 loan per apartment, regardless of your age
- For everybody who is renovating or buying renovated living space to reduce barriers and make it burglar-proof
All current information on the KfW loan for "age-related renovation" can be found at:
Everything you need to know about the financing offer "age-related renovation / 159
Subsidies from other service providers
- The Employer's Liability Insurance Association in the event of accidents at work, commuting accidents and occupational illnesses
- Third party liability insurance in the event of third-party fault
- The Main Welfare Office, the State Welfare Association
- The War Invalids Association
Regional grants
At present, regional grants are available in the federal states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schleswig-Holstein as well as in Hanover and in the city of Mannheim. Our consultants will be happy to inform you about the availability of grants in your region.
Tax deductibility
Making the installation of the stairlift tax deductible
In principle, you can submit the costs for the purchase of a stairlift under the item "extraordinary burden" with your annual tax return. An "extraordinary burden", among other things, includes all expenses for medicines, travel - and medical expenses that exceed a reasonable amount.
The tax savings depend individually on your personal income and family circumstances. Tax deductibility is also possible if a health care insurance allowance has been approved.
Get competent advice from our specialists - expert, free and no obligation
From your first meeting through to installation, our specialist remains your reliable partner for all your stairlift issues. When it comes to arranging the finance for your stairlift, we would be pleased to help you. Only if our customers are satisfied, can we be satisfied too.