Development contribution certificate
What is a development contribution certificate?
Distinguishing the certificates
How and where can I apply for a residents' contribution certificate?
Online via DocEstate
Directly from the municipality
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Why do I need a development contribution certificate?
The development contribution certificate reveals potential payment obligations that can arise years after a property is completed and that pass to the new owner upon purchase.
As a rule, the current owner bears up to 90 per cent of the development costs — regardless of who owned the property at the time the development work was carried out. The development process can take several years; partial works such as street lighting may only be completed later. The four-year limitation period only begins once development is complete. The municipality may carry out new measures years later, thereby incurring new costs.
A certificate should be obtained before every purchase so that unexpected additional costs can be taken into account.
FAQs
How long does it take to receive a development contribution certificate?
Provision takes 4 to 8 weeks on average. It can take longer if several offices have to be contacted.
When do development costs become time-barred?
The limitation period is four years and begins once development is fully complete. Costs are also incurred after a change of ownership, which is why a certificate should be obtained before every property purchase.
How much does a development contribution certificate cost?
The average cost is 40 euros. For plots of normal size, the price range is between 40 and 70 euros. Large industrial and commercial sites require more extensive checks and may therefore incur higher costs.