Change of Registration for a Secondary Residence
Register a secondary residence (second home) with the municipal office in your new place of residence.
How to proceed
- 1
Visit the local government office at your secondary residence
Please bring a letter from your landlord.
- 2
Register a secondary residence
The primary residence remains unchanged.
- 3
Note the second-home tax
Many municipalities levy a second-home tax (5–16% of the annual rent).
Required documents
- Landlord's Confirmation for a Secondary ResidenceMandatory
Form from the landlord of the second home.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 1 day
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Second-home tax not taken into account
- • Primary residence not set correctly
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People who own two homes in Germany and establish a secondary residence.
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. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Second-home tax not taken into account
- •Primary residence not set correctly
Common reasons for rejection
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.