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Application for restaurant exemption

  • Unternehmensstart und Gewerbezulassung

You want to operate outdoor gastronomy in Bremen or Bremerhaven?

  • Basic information

    Restaurateurs need a building permit if they want to operate an outdoor seating area in front of their restaurant, as well as a special use permit if they use public land in the process.

  • Procedure

    • Application via the online service or form.
    • After receipt of the documents, they are checked for completeness and, if necessary, additional documents are requested.
    • Public bodies to be involved are heard during the procedure.
    • Depending on the application, also consultation with applicant:s.
    • Issuance of the revocable building permit for the restaurant and special use permit with any conditions.
  • Online Services

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    For the municipality of Bremen:

    Fee for building permit (minimum fee 130,00 €)
    Fee for special use 390,00 € one-time fee
    Fee for special use depending on location and size of area
    The fees are derived from the cost regulations for special use in accordance with the Bremen State Road Act in the municipality of Bremen (special use cost regulations).

    For the city of Bremerhaven:

    Fee for building permit (minimum fee 130,00 €)
    Fee for special use depending on the location and size of the area (2.50 € per m² per month).
    The fees are derived from the fee schedule for special use in accordance with the Bremen State Road Act in the city of Bremerhaven (special use fee schedule).

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    The use can be applied for a maximum of one year, or half a year.

    How long does it take to process

    8 weeks After receipt of the complete and verifiable application documents (involvement of various specialist authorities).

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 26.02.2026

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