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
The city of Erlangen provides free and independent advice to citizens on the topics of energy-efficient renovation of buildings, sustainable new construction, renewable energies (e.g. photovoltaic systems) and funding opportunities.
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
The city of Erlangen provides free and independent advice to citizens on the topics of energy-efficient renovation of buildings, sustainable new construction, renewable energies (e.g. photovoltaic systems) and funding opportunities.
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 detached houses in Erlangen.
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
The city of Erlangen offers comprehensive information and support services on all aspects of disability and accessibility.
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 detached houses in Erlangen.
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
The city of Erlangen offers comprehensive information and support services on all aspects of disability and accessibility.
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
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).
Architectural Advisory Board
As an advisory body to the city, the Architectural Advisory Board provides expert opinions on architectural issues and urban development plans that are important for the preservation or further development of Erlangen's cityscape.
Waste guide 2025
It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.
50 years of the Baukunstbeirat: "Festschrift" documents work
The Architectural Advisory Board has played a major role in shaping Erlangen's cityscape over the course of time.
Building Culture Prize Erlangen 2024
We are looking for the best buildings in the city of Erlangen from the last two years. The call goes out to all architects and clients.
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).
Architectural Advisory Board
As an advisory body to the city, the Architectural Advisory Board provides expert opinions on architectural issues and urban development plans that are important for the preservation or further development of Erlangen's cityscape.
Waste guide 2025
It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.
50 years of the Baukunstbeirat: "Festschrift" documents work
The Architectural Advisory Board has played a major role in shaping Erlangen's cityscape over the course of time.
Building Culture Prize Erlangen 2024
We are looking for the best buildings in the city of Erlangen from the last two years. The call goes out to all architects and clients.
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