Repair bonus celebrates comeback: up to 200 euros reimbursement!

Repair bonus celebrates comeback: up to 200 euros reimbursement!

Österreich - The repair bonus is expected to return at the end of 2025 after it was recently exposed to temporarily due to empty cash register. This funding initiative of the Climate Protection Ministry in Austria, which has been offered since 2022, has proven to be extremely popular. According to 5min have been redeemed since the program has been introduced. The most frequently repaired devices are smartphones, dishwasher, washing machines and coffee machines. Over 6,000 partner companies in Austria take part in this program and support the citizens in repairing their devices.

The reason for the temporary suspension of the repair bonus is that the original 130 million euros were used up from EU and federal financing funds. However, Federal Minister Norbert Tettschnig (ÖVP) assured that the repair bonus was not abolished, but was only interrupted. A continuation of the bonus is planned, for which 30 million euros are planned annually in the 2026 budget.

funding details and application process

The repair bonus is designed for up to 200 euros per repair and supports the repair of electrical and electronic devices that are used in the household, garden or in leisure time. In addition to the reimbursement for the repair itself, up to 30 euros for cost estimates are also possible if they are obtained from participating partner companies. As on bundeskanzleramt Platform www.reparaturbonus.at. Applicants only have to provide your personal data and provide your bank account for the transfer of the subsidies.

The funding is paid directly to the applicants, provided you have financed the repair in advance. A notification is made by email after the invoice was submitted to the Public Consulting (KPC) municipal loan. A repair bonus already issued remains valid, but must be redeemed within three weeks. After redemption, a new bonus for further repairs can be requested.

positive effects for the environment and economy

The repair bonus not only aims to relieve households financially. It also contributes to increasing the life and useful life of devices and thus promotes a more sustainable consumer culture. The initiative supports the domestic repair industry and makes an important contribution to reducing waste revenue and the circular economy. The initiative is part of the Austrian action plan for promoting the repair and circular economy, which the Department of Climate Protection is progressing in cooperation with the Austria Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ).

The repair bonus thus addresses several social and ecological challenges and strengthens sustainable development in Austria. The return of the bonus by the end of 2025 will be welcomed by various business representatives who hope for a positive effect on the local economy from this measure