Façade improvement fund in Hoensbroek-Centrum launched

Alderman Marco Peters (Restructuring) explains: "In the center of Hoensbroek there are a huge number of historic buildings such as, for example, the beautiful building with the steps on the Gebrookerplein. By restoring them to their original state, we also ensure that the identity of Hoensbroek becomes visible again. This contributes to the goal of making the center of Hoensbroek the living room again. An attractive place where people are proud of and like to come to live, store, meet each other and participate in cultural and social activities. The area perspective and implementation program, previously adopted by the City Council, form the basis for the transformation of Hoensbroek-Centrum. One of the actions we immediately pick up is the stimulation of façade improvement, aimed at improving (historical) buildings in the center to strengthen the village identity. We also increase the attractiveness of the shopping center by doing so."

Duration and locations

We will open the scheme from November 1, 2025 and run until the end of December 2027. We take into account both the application and execution periods of the works. It concerns properties on Gebrookerplein, Hoofdstraat (from Markt to Gebrookerplein), Nieuwstraat (between Gebrookerplein and Marktstraat) and Markt.

Request 

Property owners can request an application form from hoensbroekcentrum@heerlen.nl. The assessment committee will assess whether the proposed facade improvement contributes to the purpose of the scheme. Among other things, facades with cultural-historical and/or image-defining value can be restored to their original state, the removal of image-disturbing/disfiguring objects and components on facades and the restoration of facade ensembles are covered by the scheme. Applications are subject to a grant amount of up to 50% of the amount to be invested by the owner, up to a maximum of €35,000.