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Apply for a garage building permit

Building permit or exemption from the permit requirement for the construction of a garage or carport on a property.

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Damit wir Apply for a garage building permit mit dem zuständigen Bauamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 1 monthsSuccess rate: 90.0 %
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

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Check for procedural freedom

    In many states, small garages do not require a permit up to a certain size.

  2. 2

    Submit a building permit application or request for an exemption from permitting

    Submit the site plan and construction drawings to the building department.

  3. 3

    Start of construction following approval/expiration of the deadline

    In the case of an exemption from the permit requirement after the municipality's objection period has expired.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners who wish to build a garage or a carport.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Misinterpretation of the freedom to choose a procedure under the State Building Code (size limit exceeded)
  • Site plan submitted without scale

Common reasons for rejection

  • Clearance distances from the property line have not been maintained
  • Violation of the provisions of the zoning plan

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 Garagenbaugenehmigung beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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