EUR 500 Million Funding Programme: What Is Covered?
On 15 April 2026, the new federal programme "Charging in Multi-Family Buildings" (Laden im Mehrparteienhaus) launched – with a total volume of EUR 500 million. It is targeted specifically at homeowners' associations (HOAs), landlords, and housing companies.
Funding Amounts per Parking Space
| Measure | Subsidy |
|---|---|
| Pre-wiring with wallbox (max. 22 kW) | up to EUR 1,500 |
| Bidirectional charging station (V2G/V2H) | up to EUR 2,000 |
Who Is Eligible?
Requirements
Application Deadlines
Important for HOAs: The funding application can be submitted before the HOA resolution. The resolution must then be provided within 6 months.
Legal Entitlement to a Wallbox: Section 20(2) WEG
Since the WEG reform of 2020, condominium owners have an individual statutory right to have a charging station approved. Wallboxes are classified as privileged structural modifications under Section 20(2) No. 2 WEG.
What Does This Mean in Practice?
Other Privileged Measures under Section 20(2) WEG
The Correct HOA Resolution: How to Avoid Voidability
The Düsseldorf District Court (Case No. 290a C 2/24, 6 January 2025) voided 12 individual wallbox approvals because the resolution did not contain binding load management specifications. This ruling demonstrates: an incomplete resolution can be costly.
What the Resolution Must Include
Required Majorities
| Scenario | Majority | Cost Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Cost sharing among all owners | 2/3 majority + >50% co-ownership shares | All owners proportionally |
Sample Resolution Template
*"The owners resolve pursuant to Section 20(2) No. 2 WEG to permit the owner of unit no. [X] to install a wallbox (max. 11 kW) at parking space no. [Y]. Installation shall be carried out by a certified electrician subject to the following conditions:*
Load Management: Technical Requirement and Legal Safeguard
Why Load Management Is Essential
From 2 charging points in a multi-family building, intelligent load management is required to avoid overloading the building connection. Dynamic load management distributes the available power in real time across all connected wallboxes.
Section 14a EnWG: Controllable Consumption Devices
Since 1 January 2024, expanded rules apply for wallboxes above 4.2 kW:
Costs: What a Wallbox in an HOA Really Costs
Cost Breakdown per Charging Point
| Item | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard installation | EUR 1,000–5,200 |
| Underground garage surcharge (longer cable runs) | EUR 1,500–3,000 additional |
| Load management system (one-time for the property) | EUR 4,000–6,000 |
| Meter cabinet extension | as required |
Total Costs per Charging Point in an HOA
Note: An ADAC study found price differences of up to 82% between contractors for identical scenarios. Obtaining at least 3 comparative quotes is therefore strongly recommended.
Cost-Benefit Analysis with Funding
| Scenario | Cost | Funding | Out-of-Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 wallboxes with pre-wiring | approx. EUR 35,000 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 20,000 |
| 5 bidirectional charging stations | approx. EUR 40,000 | EUR 10,000 | EUR 30,000 |
Fire Safety in Underground Garages
Good news: there are no special fire safety regulations specifically for charging electric vehicles. State building codes and garage regulations apply equally to all vehicle types.
Nonetheless, the following points should be observed:
Recent Court Rulings: The Key Decisions
Düsseldorf District Court (Case No. 290a C 2/24, 6 January 2025)
12 individual wallbox approvals were declared void – the resolution did not contain binding load management specifications. Lesson: A holistic concept, not individual solutions.
Frankfurt/Main Regional Court (Case No. 2-09 S 31/22, 22 December 2022)
HOA resolutions must contain comprehensive and clear provisions. Vague conditions such as "quote from a contractor" are insufficient – detailed technical specifications are required.
Hamburg District Court (Case No. 980a C 21/22, 3 May 2024)
Later HOA resolutions on unified charging infrastructure supersede earlier individual approvals. Individual solutions must conform to the current community resolution.
Neustadt District Court (Case No. 20 C 562/22, 20 March 2023)
The HOA may require pre-wiring for future shared use – even if this is more expensive for the individual owner than a purely individual solution.
Step by Step: How Your HOA Should Proceed
Step 1 – Assess demand: Survey owner interest. How many EVs are there already? How many are planned?
Step 2 – Submit funding application: File the application with the funding body – this is possible before the HOA resolution. Application deadline: 10 November 2026.
Step 3 – Commission an overall concept: Engage a qualified electrician to assess the building connection and prepare a comprehensive concept (incl. load management).
Step 4 – Pass the HOA resolution: Adopt a resolution with all necessary technical specifications at the owners' meeting. Our sample resolution template above serves as a guide.
Step 5 – Commission installation: After receiving the positive funding decision, commission the contractor. Obtain at least 3 comparative quotes.
Step 6 – Register with the grid operator: Register wallboxes above 4.2 kW as controllable consumption devices under Section 14a EnWG.
What Verto Can Do for Your HOA
Implementing a wallbox solution in an HOA requires coordination between owners, specialist planners, funding bodies, and grid operators. As a professional HOA management firm, Verto supports you with:
Electromobility is fundamentally changing the requirements for HOA management. With the new EUR 500 million funding programme, there has never been a better time to act.
