Foundation Repair Subsidy

The foundation repair subsidy (funderingsherstelsubsidie) is a municipal subsidy for owners of buildings with foundation problems. Many older buildings in the Netherlands have wooden pile foundations that can rot due to changing groundwater levels, leading to subsidence and cracks in the structure.

The municipality offers support through the foundation desk (funderingsloket) for investigating and repairing foundation problems. This includes information, guidance and advice on foundation investigations and foundation repairs, as well as financial support in the form of a subsidy. The scheme differs per municipality and is laid down in a municipal subsidy regulation.

Requirements

  • Ownership: You must be the owner of the building with foundation problems
  • Foundation investigation: A professional investigation must have been carried out demonstrating the foundation problems
  • Location: The building must be located within the municipality
  • Municipal regulation: You must meet the conditions of the local subsidy regulation

Procedure

  • Contact foundation desk: Contact the municipal foundation desk for information and advice
  • Foundation investigation: Have an investigation carried out by a certified company
  • Subsidy application: Submit an application to the municipality with the investigation report and cost estimate
  • Assessment: The municipality assesses the application and grants or refuses the subsidy
  • Implementation and accountability: After approval, you can have the repair carried out and claim the subsidy