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Request information about the zoning plan

Written information from the City Planning Office regarding the zoning status of a property (zoning plan, land use classification, floor area ratio, floor space index).

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Processing: approx. 2 weeksSuccess rate: 99.0 %
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

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Inquiry to the City Planning Office

    Including the parcel number or address of the property.

  2. 2

    Access to the zoning plan and land use plan

    Online via the GIS portal or by written request.

  3. 3

    Receive written information

    No binding building permit, but a basis for planning.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners, prospective buyers, and investors who wish to assess whether a property is suitable for development.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks

Success rate

approx. 99.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Parcel number provided instead of address (risk of confusion)
  • Information mistaken for a binding preliminary building permit

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.

    Questions & Answers

    Is the zoning plan information legally binding?

    No, only the preliminary building permit (§ 71 MBO) is binding. The information provided reflects the current plan, but zoning plans are subject to change.

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    BMWSB
    Data quality
    91 %

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