Comment: Building in Germany – the next funding chaos is looming at the beginning of 2027

The construction and housing industry is willing to spread optimism. The fact that Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) wants to increase a funding program for climate-friendly new houses is well received in the industry. It is said that those willing to build gain planning security. The minister had announced less than ten days earlier that more funding was out of the question and appealed to builders to hurry up.

Now there is a small reprieve for all those who want to build or buy houses or apartments with the Efficiency House Standard 55 including fossil-free heating. It is understandable that the industry does not want to let small glimmers of hope be downplayed. But what will happen at the beginning of next year? The government is well on the way to once again causing a major mess when it comes to funding new construction.

It is not the case that new construction funding will stop completely. The construction of new housing is supported through a variety of programs. But the government set out to ensure greater clarity in the programs. A new funding system was already announced in the coalition agreement.