

Wichtiger Hinweis
Service portal - Building & living
In urban agglomerations, building and housing are particularly commonplace issues. Whether housing, commerce, industry or infrastructure: the tasks and services of the City of Erlangen are diverse. It is therefore important that people looking to build, tenants, homeowners and local companies can obtain information quickly and unbureaucratically. Here you will find everything you need to know about regulations for building, renting and owning your own home.
Service A-Z
Adult Education Center; Adoption of Rules of Use
Air Quality Protection; Application for a Permit to Construct and Operate a Facility
Birth Certificate; Application
You can request a birth certificate from the civil registry office that maintains the birth registry (usually at the place of birth).
Birth; Notice
The birth of a child must be reported to the registry office with jurisdiction over the place of birth.
Building area; information on development
Development is the responsibility of the municipality unless it is the responsibility of another party in accordance with other statutory provisions or obligations under public law.
Building files; request for inspection
Building land; provision by municipality
Building Law; Adoption of Local Building Regulations
Building permit procedure; information on the processing status
If you have applied for a building permit, you can find out about the processing status online.
Bulky waste; registration
Cemetery, mortuary; adoption of rules of use
Change of Use of Residential Space; Application for a Permit
In municipalities that have enacted a bylaw prohibiting the conversion of residential property to non-residential use, residential property may be used for purposes other than housing only with official authorization.
Adult Education Center; Adoption of Rules of Use
Air Quality Protection; Application for a Permit to Construct and Operate a Facility
Birth Certificate; Application
You can request a birth certificate from the civil registry office that maintains the birth registry (usually at the place of birth).
Birth; Notice
The birth of a child must be reported to the registry office with jurisdiction over the place of birth.
Building area; information on development
Development is the responsibility of the municipality unless it is the responsibility of another party in accordance with other statutory provisions or obligations under public law.
Building files; request for inspection
Building land; provision by municipality
Building Law; Adoption of Local Building Regulations
Building permit procedure; information on the processing status
If you have applied for a building permit, you can find out about the processing status online.
Bulky waste; registration
Cemetery, mortuary; adoption of rules of use
Change of Use of Residential Space; Application for a Permit
In municipalities that have enacted a bylaw prohibiting the conversion of residential property to non-residential use, residential property may be used for purposes other than housing only with official authorization.
Latest news
School Crossing Guards
School crossing guards: They monitor critical spots along the route to school and are trained and instructed by police traffic safety educators. Accident-free roads in Erlangen—everyone can help.
Gebbert/Hofmann Street
Starting Monday, October 5, reconstruction of the Gebbertstraße/Hofmannstraße intersection will begin. The area is expected to be completed by the end of December, featuring barrier-free access, a tactile paving system, and two median islands. Due to the full closure, both motor vehicle and bicycle traffic will be rerouted.
Fall is the season of falling leaves
Right now, it is essential that property owners fulfill their safety obligations. Wet leaves, in particular, significantly increase the risk of slipping. The City of Erlangen therefore reminds residents of their obligation to keep public sidewalks clear.
Zollhausplatz Becomes “Klimaplatz”
School Crossing Guards
School crossing guards: They monitor critical spots along the route to school and are trained and instructed by police traffic safety educators. Accident-free roads in Erlangen—everyone can help.
Gebbert/Hofmann Street
Starting Monday, October 5, reconstruction of the Gebbertstraße/Hofmannstraße intersection will begin. The area is expected to be completed by the end of December, featuring barrier-free access, a tactile paving system, and two median islands. Due to the full closure, both motor vehicle and bicycle traffic will be rerouted.
Fall is the season of falling leaves
Right now, it is essential that property owners fulfill their safety obligations. Wet leaves, in particular, significantly increase the risk of slipping. The City of Erlangen therefore reminds residents of their obligation to keep public sidewalks clear.