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Obtain approval for the division of a property

Surveying and legal subdivision of a parcel of land into several separate parcels by the Cadastral Office.

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Damit wir Obtain approval for the division of a property mit dem zuständigen Katasteramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 85.0 %
Last reviewed: September 14, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Identification card or passport · Form / Application

  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

    Obtain a subdivision permit from the building department

    If required by state law, review of compliance with building codes.

  2. 2

    Request a survey

    By the Land Registry or a publicly licensed surveyor.

  3. 3

    Continuation in the Real Estate Cadastre

    New parcels of land are recorded in the cadastral register and the land registry.

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 reduce the size of, subdivide, or consolidate a parcel of land.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 85.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Permission for subdivision was not obtained from the building department prior to the survey
  • Documents are incomplete—check the checklist before submitting

Common reasons for rejection

  • The proposed subdivision violates the zoning plan or building code (e.g., a residual lot that cannot be developed)

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

How much does it cost to get approval for a property subdivision?

Free up to €150, depending on the service.

How long does it take to get approval for a property division?

Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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