Jung kauft Alt – Herzebrock-Clarholz municipal grant for buying older homes
The town pays you every year for five years for buying and living in an old house instead…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Municipal grant for young couples (one partner under 45) and families buying a house at least 25 years old to live in: up to €1,500 toward a building survey plus €700–1,500 a year for 5 years depending on children.
Dream spread
The town pays you every year for five years for buying and living in an old house instead of building new.
Relocation reality check
No legal entitlement and subject to the annual budget; you must register the house as your main residence within a year and payments stop when you move out.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Buy or own a qualifying property
The incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Couples with at least one partner under 45, or couples/single parents with a child under 18, buying and moving into a building ≥25 years old in Herzebrock-Clarholz.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 700 EUR – 9,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 60 months (about 5 years)
- Property purchase
- Required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“mindestens ein Partner unter 45 Jahre alt ist”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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