Housing and Mobility

Finding the perfect apartment, flatshare or house can seem like a challenge. Click here for housing listings and services in Hamburg.

If you move into a new flat, you must register in person within two weeks of moving in. This can be done at one of the many local Hamburg Service vor Ort. Click here to go directly to the authority finder.

Once you have decided on a flat or house and the landlord has approved you as a tenant, there are still several things to take into account.

You have signed the lease agreement for an apartment. Here you can find out which contracts you need to conclude in addition to the rental agreement.

Every household and every office in Germany is legally obliged to pay a monthly licence fee, the so-called "Rundfunkbeitrag". Click here to go directly to the online service.

The "Wohnberechtigungsschein" (WBS, eligibility permit for subsidised housing) is the prerequisite for renting a flat subsidised by the state. You can apply for it at the relevant authority.

The purpose of housing allowance ("Wohngeld") is to ensure adequate and family-friendly housing. You can find the requirements here (in German)

Waste separation is serious business in Hamburg! Find out here how to recycle properly and do your part for the environment.

HVV, Deutsche Bahn or car sharing? There are many ways to get from A to B.

The best way to get around Hamburg is by bike. There are many well signposted cycle paths to explore the city or the surrounding area.

Most foreign driving permits lose their validity in Germany after 6 months. Read this article to find out how to keep driving in Germany.

Everything you need to know if you bring your car with you to Hamburg or buy a new one here.