Support for the economy

Craftsman bonus: One million euros in orders

Funding is available for craftsman services and thermal renovations.(Bild: artursfoto - stock.adobe.com)

200,000 euros in subsidies have already been approved. The campaign has brought companies an order volume of up to one million euros.

Now is the best time to renovate: since April, Burgenland has been offering a new edition of the craftsmen's bonus. The state supports these craftsmen's services and thermal renovations if they are carried out by companies based in Burgenland.

Work must be carried out this year
A maximum of 25 percent of the work is subsidized - with a maximum of 7000 euros in total. In the case of thermal renovations, material costs can also be subsidized up to 25 percent, with a cap of 10,000 euros. The work must be carried out in the period from April 1 to December 31, 2024. An application can be submitted by January 10, 2025 at the latest.

Good interim results
However, many have already taken advantage of the state's offer, as an interim balance sheet shows. Around 200,000 euros in subsidies have been approved for 173 households so far. "So far, the campaign has brought domestic companies an order volume of up to one million euros," says Governor Hans Peter Doskozil.

Help for the economy
State Housing Councillor Heinrich Dorner also emphasizes: "The number of applications for funding has increased significantly from month to month right from the start." For Chamber of Commerce President Andreas Wirth, the initiative is a good way to cushion the stagnation in the construction industry.

Info: www.burgenland.at/hwb