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Permit under historic preservation laws for renovation

Permit required for construction and renovation work on a registered historic monument—including interior work.

Processing: approx. 2 months
Success rate: 65.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Preliminary meeting with the local historic preservation authority

    Recommended for finding out print runs early on.

  2. 2

    Submit planning documents

    Construction plans, specifications, material lists, and photos.

  3. 3

    Wait for the assessment

    The State Office of Historic Preservation may be consulted.

Required documents

  • Construction drawingsMandatory
  • Photographs of the monument (current condition)MandatoryOften forgotten
  • Building SpecificationsMandatory

Responsible authority

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

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 2 months

Official: max. approx. 2 months

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • • Work began without a permit under the historic preservation law
  • • No preliminary discussion was held with the authorities

Common reasons for rejection

  • • The choice of materials is not in keeping with the historic character of the building
  • • The replacement window differs from the original

You can usually file an objection against a rejection.

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Owner or user of a registered cultural monument (architectural monument).

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. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 65.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •Work began without a permit under the historic preservation law
  • •No preliminary discussion was held with the authorities

Common reasons for rejection

  • •The choice of materials is not in keeping with the historic character of the building
  • •The replacement window differs from the original

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.

Questions & Answers

Does the requirement for approval also apply indoors?▼

Yes, interior work on listed historic buildings also requires a permit.

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