Many homeowners in Germany want to build a garage eventually. Whether as protection for the car, as storage space, or with a carport, garages are useful and keep things tidy. Before starting construction, there is one important question to ask:
In this article, you will find out when you need to submit a building application for your garage. You will learn about the building regulations for prefabricated garages and prefabricated concrete garages. We also explain what the state building regulations say about garages. There are differences between the federal states.
We also tell you when a garage can be built on the property boundary. With our free quotation service, you can also compare garage and carport prices and save up to 30%.
Planning permission for a garage is required if your planned garage is not a non-procedural building project. This means that there are certain conditions under which you can build a garage without a permit. If these do not apply, you will need a permit from the relevant building authority.
In many federal states, garages that are small, low and built on the edge of the property are considered permit-free. Nevertheless, all building regulations must be complied with – regardless of whether they are prefabricated garages or prefabricated concrete garages.
In Germany, building law is a matter for the federal states. Each federal state has its own state building regulations for garages, which regulate what is permitted and what is not. In Bavaria, a prefabricated garage can be built without a permit. In Rhineland-Palatinate, a building application is sometimes required.
You should therefore check before building whether you can build a prefabricated garage with or without planning permission. You can also use tools such as our garage configurator to help you with planning.
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With our garage configurator, you can design your garage according to your wishes in just a few clicks – from the size to the fittings.
Depending on budget, space and requirements, different designs are possible:
No matter which type you choose, the building regulations are important. This applies to prefabricated concrete garages and other types. The state building regulations for garages must also be observed.
How big can a garage be without permission? Depending on the federal state, between 30 and 50 m², usually max. 3 m high.
What does a building application for a garage cost? Between €100 and €500, depending on the federal state and the amount of work involved.
Can I use the garage for storage? No, only as a storage room for vehicles – otherwise it may not be permitted under building law.
Does a garage with carport require planning permission? Depends on the federal state – a separate building application is often required.
Before you build a garage, obtain information from the building authority or an experienced provider such as ZAPF. Use tools such as the garage configurator. Compare offers.
With our free service, you can compare prices for garages and carports. You can save up to 30%.
How to build safely. Avoid fines and make sure that your garage complies with the regulations. This applies to prefabricated garages from Germany, prefabricated concrete garages or garages on the property boundary.
With our garage configurator, you can easily and intuitively put together the size, fittings, doors, windows and extras in just a few steps. We will then arrange a non-binding consultation with you – on the basis of which you will receive an individual offer, naturally at a fair price and without any obligation to buy. Experience your configured garage in an impressive 3D visualization during the non-binding consultation appointment.
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