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Report road damage in Bonn

In Bonn we expect about approx. 3 weeks processing time for Report road damage – responsible: Straßenbauamt Bonn.

Last reviewed: August 04, 2026Verified sources:Straßenbauamt BonnBundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Identification card or passport · Form / Application

  2. 2

    Costs

    Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen

Processing time

approx. 3 weeks in Bonn

If you apply for Report road damage in Bonn, expect about approx. 3 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.

Official: max. approx. 2 weeks

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Report the damage, including the location and a photo if available

    Online defect reporting system or by phone to the Department of Public Works.

  2. 2

    Inspection by the Department of Public Works

    Classification of urgency (e.g., immediate danger).

  3. 3

    Repairing the damage

    Depending on the urgency, either on short notice or as part of the next renovation.

Required documents

  • Identification card or passportMandatory
  • Form / ApplicationMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Any citizen who notices damage to a public road or sidewalk.

Income limit

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The exact location (e.g., house number, description of the location) is missing
  • No photo of the damage was included

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.

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    Questions & Answers

    How much does it cost to report road damage?

    This varies by municipality and service—check with the appropriate agency.

    How long does it take to report road damage?

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

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