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 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 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 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
Inner-City Development 2.0
Erlangen is an attractive place to live and do business. This also creates high demand for residential and commercial space, particularly from Erlangen residents, a demand that can currently be met only to a very limited extent. For this reason, the city of Erlangen has been making considerable efforts to develop new areas for many years.
Introduction of the Second-Home Tax
Starting in 2027, the tax will be levied as an annual tax based on annual rental expenses (net rent excluding utilities). Based on a model calculation, gross revenue of approximately one million euros is expected.
Housing Report 2024
The periodic housing report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation in the housing market. It highlights trends and outlines the city’s actions in various areas of housing policy.
Groundbreaking Ceremony in a Central Downtown Location
In the heart of downtown Erlangen, development of the Siemens Mitte neighborhood continues to move forward: The laying of the cornerstone for a new construction project on Mozartstraße marks another important milestone.
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 it is not until then that it is determined who will process “your” application.
Inner-City Development 2.0
Erlangen is an attractive place to live and do business. This also creates high demand for residential and commercial space, particularly from Erlangen residents, a demand that can currently be met only to a very limited extent. For this reason, the city of Erlangen has been making considerable efforts to develop new areas for many years.
Introduction of the Second-Home Tax
Starting in 2027, the tax will be levied as an annual tax based on annual rental expenses (net rent excluding utilities). Based on a model calculation, gross revenue of approximately one million euros is expected.
Housing Report 2024
The periodic housing report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation in the housing market. It highlights trends and outlines the city’s actions in various areas of housing policy.
Groundbreaking Ceremony in a Central Downtown Location
In the heart of downtown Erlangen, development of the Siemens Mitte neighborhood continues to move forward: The laying of the cornerstone for a new construction project on Mozartstraße marks another important milestone.
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 it is not until then that it is determined who will process “your” application.