Apply for a cab permit
Do you want to transport passengers commercially in a cab? You can apply for the necessary permit from the relevant transport authority.
The Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development is responsible for matters relating to urban development, urban regeneration, housing and mobility. The department’s staff are available to answer any technical queries or provide further information. For general enquiries, suggestions or feedback, please contact the Ombudsman at: buergeranfragen@bau.bremen.de
Do you want to transport passengers commercially in a cab? You can apply for the necessary permit from the relevant transport authority.
Are you planning to build or modify a waste disposal facility? Then you may need to obtain a permit from the relevant authority.
If you plan to excavate public property as part of a construction project, you must apply for an excavation permit in advance.
If you wish to use public road space for construction projects or events, you must apply for a permit from the local traffic authority.
Do you need a personal disabled parking space at your place of residence or work? Find out more here.
Are you interested in purchasing a property? With a certificate of residency, you can find out what local taxes apply to that property.
If your construction project affects road traffic, you will need a traffic control order. It specifies how traffic is to be safely directed and how the construction site is to be secured.
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).
You can receive funding for new construction of rental housing under certain conditions.
Under certain conditions, you can receive funding for the modernization of rental housing.
Do you want to transport passengers commercially in a cab? If your permit expires, you can apply to the relevant licensing authority to have your permit reissued.
Do you want to transfer the permit for your cab business to another entrepreneur? You must submit an application to do this.
You have the right to inspect a nationwide spatial development plan.
a. The wastewater in my house does not drain off! b. The wastewater comes up in the basement or backs up! c. My pit overflows! d. The manhole cover (in the street diameter ca.1 m) rattles! e. The drains don't drain off
You can participate in ongoing spatial impact assessments.
They can participate in the preparation and amendment of a state-wide spatial development plan.
You can participate in the creation or amendment of a development plan.
The municipal right of first refusal enables the municipality to acquire land for urban development purposes in order to influence its future structural and other use.
If you as a company or scientific institution are testing environmentally friendly products, processes or services together with a project partner, you can apply for funding from the Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development and Housing. In accordance with these…
If you would like information on the local comparative rent in your area, you can find out about this in the rent index.
Have you noticed a broken streetlight? You can report it so that the damage or malfunction can be repaired.
Have you noticed a broken or damaged traffic sign while driving? If so, you can report it.
Have you noticed damage to paths, roads, or bridges? If so, please report it so that the damage can be repaired.
You would like to request information about building encumbrances that are registered for a property.
If you wish to collect used textiles, metals, paper or other recyclable materials in Bremen or Bremerhaven for commercial or charitable purposes, you must notify the responsible authority.
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Updated on 23.09.2026