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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.

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Damit wir Apply for a waiver of street cleaning fees mit dem zuständigen Stadtkasse in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 40.0 %
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

    Submit an application to the City Treasury/Finance Department

    On the grounds of hardship.

  2. 2

    Review based on the fee schedule

    A waiver is only possible within narrow legal limits.

  3. 3

    Notice of Approval or Rejection

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners facing exceptional hardship, such as low income or an incorrect tax assessment.

Income limit

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
  • Documents are incomplete—check the checklist before submitting

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.

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to apply for a waiver of street cleaning fees?

Free up to €150, depending on the service.

How long does it take to apply for a waiver of street cleaning fees?

Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
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