Energy Certificate (Energieausweis) for Property in Munich: What You Need to Know

Munich isn't just Germany's most expensive city for property, it's also one of its most international: companies like BMW and Siemens, along with a growing tech scene, draw skilled professionals from around the world, many of them looking to buy or rent a home here. Whether it's a pre-war flat in Schwabing or a new build in Riem, a valid Energieausweis is legally required before the property can be sold or rented out.

When do you need one in Munich?

The Energieausweis must be available to show by the time of viewing at the latest, and its key figures need to appear in the listing itself. This applies to condos (Eigentumswohnungen) and houses alike, regardless of the district.

Munich's housing stock: from Gründerzeit to high-tech new builds

Munich combines well-preserved Gründerzeit buildings in areas like Schwabing or Haidhausen with post-war housing and modern new developments in districts like Freiham or Riem. For smaller residential buildings built before 1977 that haven't been substantially renovated since, the Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG) requires the more detailed Bedarfsausweis.

Buying a flat within a larger building

If you're buying or selling a single Eigentumswohnung, the Energieausweis is issued for the whole building, not your individual unit. If a valid certificate already exists, usually held by the Hausverwaltung, you can simply reuse it instead of ordering a new one.

Get your Munich Energieausweis online

At Energieausweis-Zentrale, you can get a legally valid Energieausweis for your Munich property entirely online and in English, no appointment with a local Energieberater required. Starting at €49.90, personally reviewed by a licensed architect, registered with the DIBt, and with no hidden fees.