Development plans

Just as a house is planned down to the last detail, potential building areas must also be selected, evaluated and planned. Several months of urban land use planning pass before a building area is created. Here, the urban planning department not only takes care of the formal specifications and planning, but also ensures that the public's concerns about planned construction projects are taken into account.

Find out more about individual development plans, public participation and the urban land use planning process here.

Building areas

In addition to inner-city residential projects, which tend to offer rental and owner-occupied apartments close to the city center, urban development areas tend to be realized in the districts and offer opportunities for classic single-family house construction. However, more and more projects are also being implemented here that offer terraced, linked or semi-detached house options. Are you still undecided as to which district is the right one for your own home?

Land purchase

To realize the dream of owning your own four walls, you first need to find the right piece of land. Various factors play a role when deciding on a building plot: Where should the plot be located? How far away from the workplace should it be? What landscape character should it have? Do you prefer a quiet location? How important is accessibility for you? Do you or your family members rely on public transportation? Which infrastructure such as kindergarten, school, other educational institutions, stores, doctors should be within reach and at what distance?

Once you have reserved the plot of land you want, the next step is to buy it. There is a lot to consider here in order to be able to calculate the costs for the building project correctly. Find out about the purchase price and development costs of urban building plots.

Housing promotion

The step towards owning your own home is not only associated with a lot of emotion, expectations and planning, but also with enormous costs. The city of Wolfsburg promotes home ownership through special subsidy programs. You will also find an overview of funding opportunities from external institutions (KfW Bank, Wolfsburg Energy Agency, etc.).

Applications and approvals

Building a house also always involves a lot of "paperwork". Applications must be submitted and permits obtained. An overview of all forms and applications related to the topic of "building and living" helps to keep track of everything.

Building guide

Too much information at once? With the building guide, the city of Wolfsburg offers a builder's guide that is intended to serve as orientation for builders and builder's wives in Wolfsburg. You will find information on the following topics: Attractive living, land, subsidies, planning law, development and sustainable building.

Information for homeowners

Do you already own a home in Wolfsburg? As a homeowner, you have a number of obligations that you should be aware of. How much are the property taxes such as property tax, waste and street cleaning fees, sewage fees and property drainage? What type of waste can be disposed of where and how? Is the drainage of my property in order? A leak test is necessary for this. And where can I get a garden water meter to reduce my waste water charge?

Construction-Citizens Office

Do you already own a plot of land and want to build a new building, or do you already own a house and want to make structural changes? Find out about the applicable building regulations to avoid potential problems in advance. This may save you a lot of time and unnecessary costs.