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Service portal - Taxes, levies & subsidies

From the expansion of traffic routes and infrastructure, to the construction of playgrounds and city parks, to services for people in need: tax revenue ultimately benefits everyone in Erlangen. Citizens, companies, associations and other organizations can find advice, services and information on the subject of taxes and duties here.

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Dog tax; registration and deregistration of a dog

The municipalities determine in which cases dogs must be registered and, if necessary, deregistered.
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Leaving the church; declaration

Resignation from a church, religious community or ideological community must be declared in person for recording at the registry office or must be submitted there in writing in a publicly notarized form.

Service, Garbage fees, Waste, collection dates, yellow garbage can, yellow bag, organic waste, green garbage can, blue garbage can, paper waste, paper, waste calendar, waste ABC, residual waste, residual waste garbage can, street cleaning, garbage, dirt, scrap, electrical, debris, residues, recycling, compost, composting, organic waste, waste garbage can, waste, dirt, used clothing container, glass container, used glass, used glass container, recycling container, bulky waste, garden waste collection, garden waste, waste fees, household waste, recyclables, waste paper, electrical waste, waste garbage can, home composting, waste fees

Waste fees; payment

Fees are charged for the disposal of waste. The person liable for the fee is the person who uses the waste disposal facilities of the district or the independent city.

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Atonement attempt; application

You can apply to the municipality for an attempt at atonement.

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Building renovation; application for a certificate for tax purposes

For buildings located in Germany in a formally designated redevelopment area or urban development area, increased depreciation can be claimed for the production costs of modernization and maintenance measures.

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Business start-ups; advice and support

You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.

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Concession fee; payment

The concession fee is levied by municipalities or special-purpose associations for allowing energy and water supply companies to use the lines laid in the traffic area of the respective municipality or special-purpose association.
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Culture Prize; information on the award ceremony

Counties and independent cities can award cultural prizes to deserving personalities in cultural life.

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Service, Online service, County treasury, SEPA, Bank transfer, Paying agent

District and municipal treasury; information on cash transactions

The district treasury handles the cash transactions of the district, the municipal treasury handles the cash transactions of the municipality.

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Service, Online service, Register dog, Fighting dog tax

Dog tax; registration and deregistration of a dog

The municipalities determine in which cases dogs must be registered and, if necessary, deregistered.
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Donation receipt; issued by the municipality

Municipalities issue donation receipts for donations in kind and cash donations for charitable or eligible purposes.
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Economic development; information on municipal funding opportunities

Districts and municipalities can support investment projects by foreign or domestic investors in the region.

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Facade prize; award ceremony

Districts and independent cities can award a façade prize for particularly successful new buildings, renovations and conversions.
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Fire department badge of honor as an award for length of service; submission of a proposal

Individuals who have been involved with the volunteer fire department or a plant fire department over a long period of time can be honored with a state award - the Fire Brigade Decoration of Honor.
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Income-oriented funding (EOF)

The income-oriented subsidy (= EOF) is an additional subsidy that is granted to tenants of an EOF-subsidized apartment upon application.

Latest news

Glass fiber
Broadband, Expansion, High-Speed, Glass fiber, Gigabit

Broadband supply in the city of Erlangen

Kussmaul research campus

Future Made in Erlangen

Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of the Huguenot city.

Illustration with buildings, a street and people.

Pioneering urban district project

The project follows innovative and ecological approaches. Residential space with commercial space is planned.

High-performance computer.

Center for National High Performance Computing

The Center for National High Performance Computing Erlangen (NHR@FAU) is one of a total of nine national centers for high-performance computing at German universities. It is regarded as a nationwide flagship project.

Helping to shape Erlangen

Shape Erlangen

"Future elementary school and all-day care" program

From the 2026/2027 school year, the legal entitlement for primary school children will come into force, initially for year 1. This will be successively extended to the other grades in the following years. The legal entitlement is intended to guarantee all-day education and childcare for schoolchildren. As a result, the city of Erlangen is obliged to consider how youth welfare services and schools can ensure the legal entitlement, to take appropriate measures and, in particular, to make elementary school "structurally fit" for this.
Shape Erlangen

A73 freeway lid

Together with the Free State of Bavaria and the federal highway company Autobahn GmbH, the city of Erlangen is looking for solutions to improve noise protection in the city area along the A 73 federal highway.
Shape Erlangen

Allotment garden concept "Gardening in Erlangen"

A concept is being developed for new garden areas in the city of Erlangen. The potentially suitable areas for allotment gardens and other offers are shown and evaluated.
Shape Erlangen

Bergkirchweih site: renovation of Steinbach cellar and slope stabilization measures above the upper escape route

According to the regulations for public festivals and church consecrations of the city of Erlangen and the requirements for the Erlangen Bergkirchweih, the structures and areas used for traffic must be safe for traffic. In recent years, the majority of the city's cellar areas have already been renovated accordingly. Sustainable and year-round use of the site should also be considered.