Flood aid: up to 5,700 euros for affected households!

Flood aid: up to 5,700 euros for affected households!

On May 19, 2025, the Austrian federal government launched a new flood aid, which is particularly beneficial to people who have lost their place of residence after the devastating storms. According to information from OE2 are available up to 5,700 euros per home. These help are part of a comprehensive package of measures that also includes the support of people who had to move into a replacement apartment due to the flood events.

In September 2024, a financial aid package of 40 million euros was passed, which reacts to the massive destruction. In this context, the federal government increased the disaster fund to one billion euros. This shows the intention of not only helping people in the immediate emergency situation, but also offering long -term support.

urgent aid measures

The flood events registered around 19,700 damage cases in Lower Austria, which led to payments of around 337 million euros. Several hundred inhabitants were also affected in Vienna, and the damage to infrastructure, dams and companies are considerable. The ÖBB and Wiener lines were among the most affected institutions. Estimates of the insurance association put the entire damage covered at 600 to 700 million euros.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler recognized the use of the auxiliary workers. The water masses have not only caused material damage, but also affected the lives of many people. "The thoughts are among the relatives of the victims," said Kogler, who also emphasized that the federal government sees it as its task to help those affected with the difficult time. A quick help in the form of flood-soor-help aid has already been provided.

Promotion of financial relief

Citizens affected by disasters can also make use of tax relief. As explained on Austria.gv.at , costs for the removal of immediate disaster and for repairs and for repairs are Refurbishment as extraordinary loads, unless they are covered by insurance or public funds.

Austria is solidarity in this difficult time. The comprehensive measures and the financial support are a clear expression of the responsibility that the federal government has taken over to help those affected not only in times of crisis, but also when reconstruction of their livelihood.