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Apply for a leasehold

Application for a leasehold interest for the long-term use of municipal or church-owned land for the construction of a residential building.

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Damit wir Apply for a leasehold mit dem zuständigen Liegenschaftsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a leasehold.

Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 60.0 %
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

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Inquiry with the Real Estate Office or the church authorities

    Informal inquiry regarding the availability of leasehold properties.

  2. 2

    Negotiate a leasehold agreement and have it notarized

    Term, ground rent, reversion clause.

  3. 3

    Entry in the land register

    A leasehold interest is recorded as a separate entry in the land register.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals or companies who wish to use a piece of land on a long-term basis without purchasing it.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 60.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Ground rent escalation clause not negotiated
  • Term (often 66–99 years) not aligned with the purpose of the financing

Common reasons for rejection

  • No vacant leasehold properties available
  • The usage plan does not align with municipal goals

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

Wie lange dauert Erbbaurecht beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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