Request information on contaminated sites
Information from the contaminated sites registry regarding known or suspected contaminated sites on a property.
How to proceed
- 1
Inquiry to the Environmental Protection Agency or the relevant authority
Including property description (parcel number, cadastral district).
- 2
Obtain information from the contaminated sites registry
Displays entries in the registry of contaminated and potentially contaminated sites.
- 3
For listings: Request a soil survey
Professional assessment of the actual exposure.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Contaminated site information confused with a soil assessment (information is only from the registry)
- • The competent authority varies by state (Department of the Environment, Land Registry)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Prospective buyers, property owners, and banks who want to rule out the presence of contaminated sites before purchasing a property or granting a loan.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Contaminated site information confused with a soil assessment (information is only from the registry)
- •The competent authority varies by state (Department of the Environment, Land Registry)
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.