Promote age-appropriate, barrier-free housing
The PdF wants to advance the construction of barrier-free, age-appropriate housing through a dedicated funding program and to give tax breaks for multigenerational housing projects. Retrofits of existing homes would also get financial support so older people can stay in familiar surroundings.
The PdF wants more homes for older people. These homes should have no steps or barriers. The state should help pay for building them. Changes to existing homes should also get money. Homes where young and old live together should get support too.
A funding program would support municipalities and private providers in new construction; the platform mentions step-free entrances, wider doors and adaptable bathrooms. Multigenerational projects would get tax incentives for developers and investors, plus local advice centers that help seniors and young families find such housing. Retrofits such as stair lifts, barrier-free showers or grab bars would be supported with grants and low-interest loans. Applying for this support is meant to be simple and involve little red tape.
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„Ein spezielles Förderprogramm für Kommunen und private Anbieter soll den Neubau solcher Wohnungen priorisieren.“Translation: A special funding program for municipalities and private providers is to prioritize the new construction of such homes.
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- Economyleaning more state
Additional state funding programs, grants and subsidized construction expand public spending within the existing system.