Bathroom remodelling

What is subsidised?

The municipality of Innsbruck supports the remodelling of bathrooms for senior citizens and people with disabilities in Innsbruck if they are permanently restricted in their mobility. The aim is to enable these people to live in their own four walls for as long as possible.

The following are specifically subsidised

• Installation of a shower in accordance with the technical guidelines (threshold-free access, minimum size) including shower walls/partitions, grab rails and folding seat.
• Inlet and outlet pipes including completion of the shower.
• Any necessary relocation work on existing sanitary equipment such as boiler, washbasin.
• Tiling work (pro rata) including moisture protection
• Accompanying necessary structural measures (e.g. demolition and disposal of an existing bathtub)
• Any relocation work required for the electrical installation

How much is the grant?

The one-off grant amounts to 35% of the eligible total construction costs, but a maximum of EUR 3,500 for the conversion of the wet room.

How long is the funding available?

As of 1 January 2022, the municipal impulse funding "Conversion of senior-friendly wet rooms" was approved for a period of five years until 31 December 2026 , subject to available funding.

What criteria do I need to meet?

You can apply for the one-off grant from the City of Innsbruck if you:

• live in an existing flat in Innsbruck, which is your main residence (whether rented or owned)
• receive a grant from the Province of Tyrol.
• hold the Innsbruck Senior:innenausweis or the Disability Card (due to permanently restricted mobility).
• comply with the city’s technical guidelines.
• The supporting invoices must not be more than 18 months old at the time of application.

Application: Where and when do I apply for funding?

You must submit the application using the Service Unit Housing subsidy no later than 18 months after completion of the project – see ‘Required documents’.

What documents do I need to submit the application?

• Application for a bathroom refurbishment for older people
• Invoices and proof of payment (originals or copies)
• All the necessary approvals required to carry out the work
• Certificate of completion