Prerequisites
The prerequisites for issuing a building permit must be checked in each individual case.
Documents required
The specific documents depend on the individual case. Depending on the project, different documents will be required from you. Please ask the responsible authority which documents you need to submit for your specific construction project. The following documents may be required, among others:
- Extract from the official land register,
- Site plan,
- Construction drawings,
- Building description.
- if applicable: proof of stability, proof of fire protection
Please note
This entry is currently being revised due to the amendment of the Hamburg Building Code, effective January 1, 2026. Some information may no longer be valid.
A complete building application is essential for a smooth process. Only a person authorized to submit building plans, typically an architect or a civil engineer, may submit an application.
Keep in mind that the simplified procedure may require additional permits from other authorities. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant building regulations and related legal provisions. If you prefer a single point of contact, you should opt for the streamlined procedure.
If there are doubts about the fundamental eligibility of the building project for approval, you can have these clarified early on with a preliminary building permit. However, this only answers individual questions and does not replace the required building permit.
Your building application may be rejected if the documents are incomplete after repeated requests.
Consultations outside of ongoing approval procedures are subject to a fee.
Deadlines
Application deadline: None. However, you must have the building permit before you start construction work.
You must start construction within 3 years of receiving planning permission.
