Water law permit - building in flood areas

A permit or authorisation under water law is required for the erection or extension of structures or measures in floodplains.

Contact points

Required documents

The application form must be submitted with the documents specified in the form for a water law permit or authorisation.

In addition, the information sheet on the flood-adapted design of the construction project must be submitted if authorisation is required.

Duration and costs

Processing time

The processing time is four weeks to three months, depending on the complexity of the case.

Fees and charges

For a permit: up to 0.6 per cent of the construction sum, depending on the amount of work involved.

For an authorisation: 50 euros to 4,000 euros, depending on the amount of work involved.

Available payment methods

Bank Transfer

Bank details

Legal basis

§§ Sections 76 to 78 ff of the Federal Water Act (WHG)
Articles 46 and 47 of the Bavarian Water Act (BayWG)
Floodplain ordinances

Links and downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Internet address

Send an e-mail

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Monday to Thursday9.30 to 15

Friday9.30 to 13 o'clock

and by telephone arrangement

How to find us

Public transport

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