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Submit a drainage application

Application for approval to connect a property to the public sewer system or to modify the drainage system.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 90.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 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

    Have a drainage plan drawn up

    By an engineering firm or a licensed contractor.

  2. 2

    Submit an application to the Department of Public Works

    Including a site plan, cross-sections, and calculations of wastewater volumes.

  3. 3

    Acceptance upon completion

    By the Department of Public Works or a commissioned expert.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners in the case of new construction, renovation, or modification of the sewage system.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application not prepared by a licensed contractor/designer
  • Failure to separate wastewater and stormwater

Common reasons for rejection

  • The drainage plan does not meet the technical requirements of the bylaws

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 Entwässerungsantrag stellen?

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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