

Wichtiger Hinweis
Housing in Erlangen
Housing is one of a person's basic needs and remains the social issue in our city. Our aim is to create and maintain living space and make it affordable.
Housing agency & income-oriented funding (EOF)
Income-oriented funding (EOF)
The income-oriented subsidy is an additional subsidy that is granted to tenants of an EOF-subsidized apartment upon application.
Housing agency
You can apply for social housing or EOF apartments within the city limits at the housing agency of the city of Erlangen.
Income-oriented funding (EOF)
The income-oriented subsidy is an additional subsidy that is granted to tenants of an EOF-subsidized apartment upon application.
Housing agency
You can apply for social housing or EOF apartments within the city limits at the housing agency of the city of Erlangen.
Support for housing emergencies & assistance for the homeless
Assistance for the homeless
The task of the City of Erlangen's homelessness and housing assistance service is to prevent the threat of homelessness or to eliminate it. The city has various types of accommodation available for this purpose.
Socio-educational service for people in housing emergencies
The social education service offers advice and support if there is a risk of losing the rented apartment.
Assistance for the homeless
The task of the City of Erlangen's homelessness and housing assistance service is to prevent the threat of homelessness or to eliminate it. The city has various types of accommodation available for this purpose.
Socio-educational service for people in housing emergencies
The social education service offers advice and support if there is a risk of losing the rented apartment.
Advice & help on energy
Emergency energy advice
The energy emergency advice service offers information and support if there is a risk of financial difficulties due to increased energy consumption costs.
Energy consulting
Is my house, balcony or garage suitable for a photovoltaic system? What are the advantages of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new build as sustainable as possible? How can I get funding?
Energy: Help and tips
Information on all aspects of energy.
Emergency energy advice
The energy emergency advice service offers information and support if there is a risk of financial difficulties due to increased energy consumption costs.
Energy consulting
Is my house, balcony or garage suitable for a photovoltaic system? What are the advantages of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new build as sustainable as possible? How can I get funding?
Energy: Help and tips
Information on all aspects of energy.
Further information
Rent index
The rent index provides you with an overview of local comparative rents for apartments and single-family homes in Erlangen. The new rent index 2025-2027 is valid from October 1, 2025
Relocation
Service portal of the city of Erlangen for citizens on the subject of relocation.
Preservation statutes (milieu protection) in Erlangen
An important instrument for protecting existing apartments from conversion and luxury renovations is the conservation statute in accordance with Section 172 of the German Building Code (BauGB).
People with disabilities
We offer information and support on all aspects of disability and accessibility. Our inclusion officers and disability officers will be happy to advise you.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Living for help
The Housing for Help project provides unused living space at low cost in exchange for help with everyday living.
Housing benefit; applying for a rent or encumbrance allowance
Under certain conditions, low-income households can receive housing benefit as a state subsidy towards housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing benefit authority (district office / independent city) in whose area the housing is located.
Rent index
The rent index provides you with an overview of local comparative rents for apartments and single-family homes in Erlangen. The new rent index 2025-2027 is valid from October 1, 2025
Relocation
Service portal of the city of Erlangen for citizens on the subject of relocation.
Preservation statutes (milieu protection) in Erlangen
An important instrument for protecting existing apartments from conversion and luxury renovations is the conservation statute in accordance with Section 172 of the German Building Code (BauGB).
People with disabilities
We offer information and support on all aspects of disability and accessibility. Our inclusion officers and disability officers will be happy to advise you.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Living for help
The Housing for Help project provides unused living space at low cost in exchange for help with everyday living.
Housing benefit; applying for a rent or encumbrance allowance
Under certain conditions, low-income households can receive housing benefit as a state subsidy towards housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing benefit authority (district office / independent city) in whose area the housing is located.
Latest news
"Construction Boost" for More Housing
It offers additional opportunities for housing projects. In Erlangen, it is applied based on defined criteria.
New Children's Center at the Bruck Train Station
The new inclusive childcare center at the Bruck train station was officially inaugurated on June 19. The city of Erlangen built the facility, which is operated by Lebenshilfe Erlangen. A total of 84 children can be cared for at the new center. Mayor Jörg Volleth attended the ceremony and addressed the guests.
Land Valuation Standards Updated
After a prolonged period of steady price increases since 2010, the real estate market in Erlangen has seen a reversal of this trend in recent years.
Dechsendorfer Damm (closure)
The city of Erlangen is extensively renovating the Dechsendorfer Damm. A full road closure is required from June 2 until September 14.
Application for a construction site
For all work in public traffic areas, a traffic law order for traffic regulation measures, e.g. for work in the road area (such as signage to secure a construction site) must be applied for in accordance with Section 45 (1 & 2) of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
"Construction Boost" for More Housing
It offers additional opportunities for housing projects. In Erlangen, it is applied based on defined criteria.
New Children's Center at the Bruck Train Station
The new inclusive childcare center at the Bruck train station was officially inaugurated on June 19. The city of Erlangen built the facility, which is operated by Lebenshilfe Erlangen. A total of 84 children can be cared for at the new center. Mayor Jörg Volleth attended the ceremony and addressed the guests.
Land Valuation Standards Updated
After a prolonged period of steady price increases since 2010, the real estate market in Erlangen has seen a reversal of this trend in recent years.
Dechsendorfer Damm (closure)
The city of Erlangen is extensively renovating the Dechsendorfer Damm. A full road closure is required from June 2 until September 14.
Application for a construction site
For all work in public traffic areas, a traffic law order for traffic regulation measures, e.g. for work in the road area (such as signage to secure a construction site) must be applied for in accordance with Section 45 (1 & 2) of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
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