If you wish to use subsidized housing yourself, leave it unrented for longer than three months or use it for purposes other than housing, you will require a permit. You can apply for this informally at the responsible office (district offices, independent cities, large district towns or "large delegation municipalities").

Approval for owner-occupation will be granted if you comply with the relevant income limits for the issue of a residence entitlement certificate.

Leaving the apartment empty for longer than three months will be approved if it is not possible to rent it out and the purpose of the subsidy cannot be fulfilled in any other way.

Permission to use the accommodation for purposes other than residential purposes can only be granted if there is an overriding public or private legitimate interest; the responsible body decides at its own discretion. It may demand appropriate monetary compensation or the granting of commitments with an overall equivalent value to other living space.

20.00 to 2,500.00 euros

(Tariff No. 2.I.2/4 of the Annex to § 1 of the Schedule of Costs)

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