The city of Erlangen has re-issued the prohibition of misappropriation statute. It makes processes subject to approval in which living space is permanently withdrawn from the housing market. The aim is to return housing that is currently being used for purposes other than its intended purpose to the free housing market.

Background:

The situation on the Erlangen housing market has been tense for years. In particular, the demand for affordable housing regularly exceeds the available supply. More and more households are finding it difficult to find adequate housing in Erlangen. If living space is to be used for anything other than residential purposes, a permit is required. Corresponding changes must be applied for from the city at www.erlangen.de/zweckentfremdung.

The statutes of the City of Erlangen on the prohibition of misappropriation of living space are published in the official gazette "Die amtlichen Seiten" of May 22, 2025. Issues of the official pages are available online at www.erlangen.de/das.