Apply for a waiver of street cleaning fees
Application for a waiver or reduction of municipal street cleaning fees in cases of undue hardship or other grounds for exemption.
How to proceed
- 1
Submit an application to the City Treasury/Finance Department
On the grounds of hardship.
- 2
Review based on the fee schedule
A waiver is only possible within narrow legal limits.
- 3
Notice of Approval or Rejection
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • The application was filed only after the deadline for appealing the fee notice had passed
Common reasons for rejection
- • Hardship has not been sufficiently demonstrated
- • The fee schedule does not provide for any exemptions
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Property owners facing exceptional hardship, such as low income or an incorrect tax assessment.
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. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 40.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The application was filed only after the deadline for appealing the fee notice had passed
Common reasons for rejection
- •Hardship has not been sufficiently demonstrated
- •The fee schedule does not provide for any exemptions
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.