Homeowners in Groningen earthquake zone get five more years to apply for sustainability subsidies
Residents in the Groningen earthquake zone can now apply for home sustainability subsidies until 2031, offering financial support of up to €17,000. The extension ensures more time for homeowners to improve energy efficiency or reinforce their homes amid ongoing seismic risks.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Subsidy Extension | Until May 31, 2031 |
| Eligible Applicants | Homeowners in the Groningen earthquake zone |
| Subsidy Amounts | €7,000, €10,000, €13,000, or €17,000 (varies by situation) |
| Program Start | 2020 (part of Groningen Sustainability and Improvement Program) |
| Application Portal | SNN Subsidies for Individuals |
| Contact for Questions | Municipality of Het Hogeland: +31 88 - 345 88 88 |
The municipality of Het Hogeland, in collaboration with the Samenwerkingsverband Noord-Nederland (SNN), administers these subsidies as part of broader efforts to address the long-term impacts of gas extraction-induced earthquakes. Their role includes facilitating financial support for residents to reinforce and improve the sustainability of their homes.
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Subsidies extended to improve home sustainability in earthquake zone until 2031
The subsidies for improving and making homes in the earthquake zone more sustainable have been extended by five years. You can now apply for the subsidy until May 31, 2031.
What do the schemes entail?
These subsidies are for homeowners and are intended to improve your home or make it more energy-efficient. The amount can vary, for example €7,000, €10,000, €13,000, or €17,000. Which subsidy you can apply for depends on your situation and whether your home is part of the reinforcement program. The schemes were launched in 2020 as part of the Groningen Sustainability and Improvement Program. They were set to expire this year. Since the reinforcement of homes is not yet complete, it has been decided to extend the schemes.
Applying for the subsidy
Thanks to the extension, you have more time to apply for the subsidy. This also applies if your home still needs to be reinforced or if that process has not yet begun. You can decide for yourself when to apply for the subsidy. There is enough funding available for everyone who is eligible. You can apply for the subsidy via the website of the Samenwerkingsverband Noord-Nederland (SNN): Aanbod voor particulieren | SNN. If you qualify for the Blok B scheme and have not yet fully used it, you will receive a letter from the municipality about this.
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