Munich Imposes 230,000 Euro Fines for Vacancy - Munich cracks down on vacant apartments with €230,000 in fines
Munich is taking tough action against empty homes as housing shortages worsen. The city’s Social Welfare Department has fined property owners a total of €230,000 for leaving apartments vacant. Officials argue that unused spaces must return to the market to ease the crisis.
Under local housing laws, any residential property left empty for over three months can be classed as misuse. The city has now issued penalties to owners who fail to occupy or rent out their units. Exceptions are allowed only for valid reasons, such as planned sales, ongoing renovations, or unresolved legal disputes over ownership.
The fines mark a clear warning to property owners in Munich. Unused apartments must now be occupied, rented, or justified under strict rules. The city expects the measures to free up much-needed housing in a tight rental market.
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