Housing and moving

Official confirmation of registration Issue

After registering or deregistering with the registration office, you will receive written confirmation in the form of an official registration confirmation. The official...

Residence registration

Anyone moving into an apartment must register with the registration office in their place of residence within two weeks of moving in.

Change of residence

Information on how to register at the new place of residence when moving

Residency deregistration

If you move out of an apartment and do not move into another apartment in Germany, you must deregister. The most important cases are moving abroad or deregistering a secondary...

Residence Registration as secondary residence

If you move into an apartment that you do not primarily use, you must register it as a secondary residence.

Change of main residence

As persons subject to registration, you must notify the registration office of any change in your main residence within two weeks.

Residence Registration as a main residence

If you move into an apartment, you must register. You do not need to deregister with the registration office in whose area of responsibility the previous apartment was located.

Residence Registration for boatmen and seafarers

If you move onto an inland waterway vessel that is registered for a domestic shipping register, you must register. If you are sailing on a seagoing vessel that is authorized to...

Residence Deregistration of secondary residence

If you move out of a secondary residence and do not move into another residence in Germany, you must deregister for this residence.

Place of residence - deregistration of the sole or main residence

If you move out of your sole residence and do not move into another residence in Germany, you must deregister. This is regularly the case if you move abroad. If you move within...

Applying for housing benefit for the first time or again

Do you only have a low income? Then you can apply for housing benefit to reduce your housing costs.

Applying for an increase in housing benefit

Do you receive housing benefit and your entitlement to housing benefit increases? Then you must submit an application for an increase.

Apply for continued housing benefit

If you are already receiving housing benefit and your income situation has not improved significantly, you can apply for continued benefit.

Notification of changes to housing benefit such as number of household members, rent, charges or income

Do you receive housing benefit and your entitlement to housing benefit decreases? You must inform the housing benefit authority immediately.

Household waste disposal

Would you like to dispose of residual waste? This is the responsibility of your local waste disposal company, which is also responsible for the disposal of residual waste in addition to the various types of separate waste collection.

Age-appropriate living for senior citizens

Age-appropriate housing should meet the needs of older people and enable them to lead a life without restrictions. Different forms of living are possible

Disposal calendar

When is which waste disposed of? The dates can be found in the disposal calendar.

Multi-generation house

Where are there multi-generational houses in my municipality?

Rent index

Where can I obtain the municipal rent index?

Garbage can Registration

Who do I have to contact about registration, deregistration or re-registration of the garbage can?

Blocking of information and transmission in the population register Entry

Would you like to prevent the registration authority from transmitting your data to parties or address book publishers or your age or marriage anniversary? You can appeal against this.

Under certain conditions, an information block can be entered in the population register.

Blocking of information and transmission in the population register Entry of information block

Under certain conditions, an information block can be entered in the population register.

Information and transmission blocks in the population register Entry Transmission block for information to parties, etc.

You have the possibility to object to the transmission of your own data to parties, electoral groups and other sponsors of election proposals. The objection has the effect that...

Urban housing

Find out about the range of urban apartments.

Street

Find out here the legal background of the street names (award).

Christmas tree disposal

What regulations has the municipality made for the disposal of Christmas trees?

Parking lot barriers for removals No stopping zone setup

I would like to have a no-stopping zone set up - where can I go?

Broadcasting fee in the private sector

The broadcasting fee is levied in the private sector per dwelling and does not depend on the type and number of radio sets. The rule is: one apartment – one contribution.The...

Broadcasting fee in the private sector Exemption

If you receive state social benefits, you can be exempted from the broadcasting fee. The same applies to deafblind people and recipients of assistance for the blind.

Broadcasting fee in the private sector Re-registration

If you move, your bank details or your name change, please inform the contribution service of ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio.

Broadcasting fee in the private sector Reduction

If you have a severely disabled pass with the mark "RF", you can receive a reduction in your broadcasting fee. You will then pay a reduced contribution of EUR 5.83.

Register broadcasting fee

A broadcasting fee must be paid for each apartment.

Broadcasting fee in the private sector Deregistration

If you no longer have the obligation to pay the broadcasting fee, you can report this or unsubscribe online. The obligation to pay the broadcasting fee does not apply if you: -...

Broadcasting fee - register additional apartments

How do you register a second or secondary residence for the broadcasting fee?

Tree felling permit issue

A permit may be required for felling trees for various reasons. A felling permit is particularly necessary in the following cases where trees are subject to special protection....

Property tax assessment

How is the property tax calculated, who collects it?

Property tax assessment for real estate

Property tax is a municipal tax that is levied on property located in the municipal area.

Property tax assessment for agricultural and forestry assets

Property tax is a municipal tax that is levied on property located in the municipal area.

Noise Action Plan

Noise Action Plan: Explanation, Preparation and Opportunities for Participation

Housing security advice

Here you will find offers of help if there is a risk of losing your home

Housing entitlement certificate issue

If you only have a low income and would therefore like to rent subsidized housing, you can apply for a housing entitlement certificate.

Property tax assessment amount determination

If you are the owner of real estate or a user of agricultural and forestry assets who are not exempt from property tax, the tax office will issue a property tax assessment notice to you.

Blue garbage can

The disposal of waste paper from private households is the responsibility of the public waste disposal authorities. You can dispose of waste paper at the respective waste paper collection points and recycling centers.

Biowaste disposal

The disposal of biowaste from private households is the responsibility of the public waste disposal authorities. You can dispose of organic waste at the respective recycling collection points and recycling centers.

Garden waste disposal

The waste disposal of private households and thus also of garden waste from private households is the responsibility of the districts and independent cities as public waste disposal authorities.

Pollutant collection/ pollutant mobile

The disposal of hazardous waste from private households is the responsibility of the public waste disposal authorities.

Electronic waste disposal

The disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment from private households is the responsibility of the public waste disposal authorities.

Recyclables disposal

As a rule, various disposal systems are set up for the disposal of recyclable materials (container collection and/or disposal at recycling centers).

Garage rental and lease of garden plot, jetty

Rent or lease a garage, a garden plot and/or a jetty.

Apply for the construction of a footpath crossing

You must submit a written application to the responsible road construction authority (municipality/district/state) for the construction of the property access road.

Determination of waste fee

Are you a leaseholder, homeowner or landowner? Then you have to pay waste disposal charges.

Determination of second home tax

If you move into/own a second home in the municipal area, this is taxed on the basis of a second home tax statute.

Apply for a subsidy for measures to improve the living environment in long-term care insurance

If you are in need of care, it may be necessary to adapt the living environment to your individual needs. You can apply to your long-term care insurance fund for financial support for necessary adaptations and conversions.

Registering the hiring of domestic help on a mini-job basis

If you employ domestic employees on a mini-job basis, you must register this using the household cheque procedure.

File a complaint for violation of the provisions of the Geoblocking Regulation

If you want to complain about a provider for violating the provisions of the Geoblocking Regulation, you can file a complaint with the Federal Network Agency.

Moving temporarily or permanently to another Member State

If you are moving to Germany from another member state, you can find the most important information about the registration obligation and the applicable deadlines here.

Information on the local comparative rent in your area can be found in the rent index, if one is available for your city or municipality.

Obligation to dispose of biowaste Exemption

If you are obliged to use the organic waste garbage can, you may be able to apply for exemption from this obligation. This is often possible if you can properly compost your organic waste on your property (home composting).

Housing benefit change

Issue of registration certificate