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Apply for a demolition permit

Permit or notification of the demolition of a building or structure to the building authority.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 90.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit a demolition notice or application to the building department

    Including a description of the building and the demolition method.

  2. 2

    Review of historic preservation and structural integrity

    Especially when there are adjacent buildings.

  3. 3

    Carrying out the demolition

    Once approval has been granted or the notification period has expired, the demolition debris must be disposed of properly.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Owners of buildings scheduled for demolition.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • A review under historic preservation laws was not obtained in advance
  • No report on hazardous substances (asbestos, etc.)

Common reasons for rejection

  • Historic preservation laws prevent the demolition
  • No evidence of structural reinforcement of adjacent buildings

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Abrissgenehmigung beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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