Housing agency & income-oriented funding (EOF)
Income-Based Financial Aid (EOF)
Income-based assistance is a supplementary benefit granted upon application to tenants of an EOF-subsidized apartment.
Housing Placement
Through the City of Erlangen's housing placement service, you can apply for public housing or EOF housing within the city limits.
Income-Based Financial Aid (EOF)
Income-based assistance is a supplementary benefit granted upon application to tenants of an EOF-subsidized apartment.
Housing Placement
Through the City of Erlangen's housing placement service, you can apply for public housing or EOF housing within the city limits.
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
Energy Consulting
Is my house, balcony, or garage suitable for a solar power system? What are the benefits of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new home as sustainable as possible? How can I qualify for financial assistance?
Energy: Help and Tips
Information on the topic of energy.
Energy Consulting
Is my house, balcony, or garage suitable for a solar power system? What are the benefits of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new home as sustainable as possible? How can I qualify for financial assistance?
Energy: Help and Tips
Information on the topic 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 services related to disability and accessibility. Our inclusion officers and disability liaisons are happy to provide guidance.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Housing in Exchange for Help
In the "Housing for Help" project, unused living space is made available at a low cost in exchange for help with daily tasks.
Housing Assistance; Applying for a Rent or Utility Subsidy
Under certain conditions, low-income households may receive housing assistance as a government subsidy toward housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing assistance authority (district office or independent city) in the jurisdiction where the residence 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 services related to disability and accessibility. Our inclusion officers and disability liaisons are happy to provide guidance.
Mobility
On this page you will find an overview of all the important information about mobility and infrastructure in Erlangen.
Housing in Exchange for Help
In the "Housing for Help" project, unused living space is made available at a low cost in exchange for help with daily tasks.
Housing Assistance; Applying for a Rent or Utility Subsidy
Under certain conditions, low-income households may receive housing assistance as a government subsidy toward housing costs. The application must be submitted to the housing assistance authority (district office or independent city) in the jurisdiction where the residence is located.
Latest news
"Life in Erlangen 2026" Public Survey
The City of Erlangen’s Statistics Office is conducting its 15th population survey and celebrating 25 years of “Life in Erlangen.” Anyone interested can participate in our large-scale population survey through December 31, 2026.
Applying for a Construction Site
For all work conducted in public traffic areas, an order under traffic regulations must be requested to implement traffic control measures—for example, for work on the roadway (such as signage to secure a construction site)—in accordance with Section 45, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
Building Inspection Office - Central Plan Submission Desk
This is where all incoming applications are received, recorded, and checked for completeness. Building permit applications that contain significant deficiencies and are therefore unprocessable are returned to the applicant. It is no longer possible to submit plans directly to individual case workers. The documents are forwarded to the case workers only after they are complete. This means that only then will it be determined who will process “your” application.
Overview of Plans and Projects
In addition to key data on individual municipal projects, the list of projects also includes information on citizen participation.
Yellow bags are distributed
Distribution should be completed by mid-November.
"Life in Erlangen 2026" Public Survey
The City of Erlangen’s Statistics Office is conducting its 15th population survey and celebrating 25 years of “Life in Erlangen.” Anyone interested can participate in our large-scale population survey through December 31, 2026.
Applying for a Construction Site
For all work conducted in public traffic areas, an order under traffic regulations must be requested to implement traffic control measures—for example, for work on the roadway (such as signage to secure a construction site)—in accordance with Section 45, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
Building Inspection Office - Central Plan Submission Desk
This is where all incoming applications are received, recorded, and checked for completeness. Building permit applications that contain significant deficiencies and are therefore unprocessable are returned to the applicant. It is no longer possible to submit plans directly to individual case workers. The documents are forwarded to the case workers only after they are complete. This means that only then will it be determined who will process “your” application.
Overview of Plans and Projects
In addition to key data on individual municipal projects, the list of projects also includes information on citizen participation.
Yellow bags are distributed
Distribution should be completed by mid-November.