Grant - Green Roofs Zoetermeer 2025-2027

• The grant reimburses one-third of the total project cost.
• There is a maximum amount of €3000 per calendar year per applicant.

Not sure if your roof is suitable in terms of its support structure or slope angle? If so, you should have an architectural opinion made. An additional subsidy of €250 per calendar year is available for this.

Costs for which you do not receive a grant

The following costs are not eligible for the green roof grant: 

• The (annual) maintenance of the green roof.
• Tools to build the green roof.
• Green roofs installed before July 1, 2024. 
• Construction of a green roof if the applicant is already using another financial contribution or grant from a government agency to construct a green roof. 

Terms

To be approved for the green roofs grant, you must meet the following conditions:

• You can get a grant to install a green roof on existing buildings, homes and outbuildings.
• The roof you want to green must meet the following requirements: 
  • The roof must be in Zoetermeer and have an area of at least 6 m². 
  • It is possible to make a joint application for shared roofs. This requires written consent from the co-applicant. 
  • The material for the green roof must come from a certified company, registered with Groenkeur, VBB, or a company with at least 3 years of experience in installing green roofs. 
  • The green roof must be designed, constructed and maintained according to building codes. 
  • Is a structural alteration needed? Or is the building a monument? If so, you should check through Building and Remodeling to see if you need a permit. 
  • The roof must be suitable for a green roof, especially in terms of construction. For pitched roofs, you should check if the roof is suitable. 
  • The roof must be suitable for a green roof in terms of its support structure and slope angle. If the green roof has already been installed, it must be installed after July 1, 2024, and it must meet the previously mentioned requirements.