Apply for Compensation for Traffic Noise
If you are affected by traffic noise from a federal highway or state highway, you may, under certain conditions, apply for reimbursement of expenses for necessary passive noise protection measures (installation of soundproof windows).
-
Basic information
Are you affected by traffic noise coming from a federal highway or state highway? As a homeowner—not a renter—you can submit an informal request to the appropriate authority for reimbursement of expenses incurred for noise abatement measures on your house or condominium.
Requirements
- You are the owner of a single-family home or condominium and have not yet begun implementing the noise abatement measures.
- Your house or condominium is located along a federal highway or state highway.
- The trigger values and limit values specified in the guidelines for traffic noise on federal highways under federal jurisdiction have been exceeded.
- Provided that budgetary funds have been allocated in the federal or state budget and have not yet been exhausted.
-
Procedure
- Application Filed by the Owner
- Determination of Eligibility on the Merits
- On-site inspection to determine the cost of renovation (and, if applicable, to verify that the trigger values are not exceeded)
- Request for quotes (preferably 3 quotes) based on the on-site inspection
- Drafting of an agreement specifying the reimbursement costs
- The owner must arrange for and supervise the awarding of the contract and the installation work (e.g., windows, ventilation systems, insulation)
- Acceptance of the work performed by the responsible authority
- Payment of reimbursement in accordance with the agreement, upon submission of the invoice by the owner
-
Necessary Documents
- Informal application stating your place of residence, street, and house number
- Power of Attorney for the Authorized Representative of a Condominium Owners' Association
-
Fees / Costs
Please contact the appropriate office.
-
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
Please contact the appropriate office.
This page has been automatically translated by DeepL. We cannot guarantee that the translation is correct.
The official information in German is complete and correct. 21.07.2026