Detailed description
Excavations in public spaces require a permit. You must apply for this in the form of an excavation permit from the responsible authority. This permit gives you permission to carry out the excavation.
Apply for a burial permit
If you intend to excavate public land as part of a construction project, you must first apply for an excavation permit. Here you can find information on costs, duration, and required documents.
Information
Important notes
Prerequisites
You are the person who initiated the excavation or have been authorized by the person who initiated it.
Documents required
- Power of attorney or declaration of consent of the owner
- For water connection, water connection certificate from the Hamburg Waterworks (HWW).
Please note
As a construction company, you must keep the excavation permit available at the work site for inspection purposes.
The excavation permit does not replace other required permits, such as a traffic order.
Deadlines
Submit your application to the responsible office at least 7 days before the planned start of your duties.
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
- You submit your application for a burial permit in writing or via the provided online service.
- The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing information or documents from you.
- If all legal and factual requirements are met, you will be issued with a written excavation permit.
Processing time
Typically 7 days. Longer processing times are possible, especially for more complex projects or locations."
Fees
30.60 € per excavation site, but at least 56.60 €
Legal notes
Legal remedies
Contradiction
Legal basis
§ 22 Hamburg Road Act (HWG)
Downloads & Links
Forms and downloads
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Last updated: 08.09.2025