Living

Urban living spaces are becoming increasingly attractive to people of all ages. Housing construction is also on the rise in the state capital of Hannover—a trend that is evident in nearly every neighborhood, right out to the outskirts. Care is being taken to ensure that housing remains affordable, meets the needs of the population, and is characterized by sustainability. And no matter where you settle—the nearest tree is never more than a ten-minute walk away.

In recent years, the state capital has approved new building permits for over 1,500 apartments. Between 2012 and 2014, the number of completed units more than doubled compared to previous years. In 2013, the city of Hannover adopted the “Hannover 2025 Housing Concept” as a framework for action to offer a spatially and qualitatively diverse range of potential residential development sites in the coming years. Information on available rental apartments is provided, for example, by the housing cooperatives in Hannover.

The city has already launched a residential land initiative aimed at significantly increasing the amount of land zoned for housing development in the short term. This is expected to make land available for the construction of up to 600 new apartments each year. But single-family homes are also popular: thanks to a new service offered by the state capital of Hannover, prospective homebuilders can quickly get an overview of where building land is currently available in Hannover.

The Citizens’ Service for Construction serves as the central point of contact for the Hannover Building Authority; it provides all relevant information and documents and issues permits—ranging from parking permits for people with severe disabilities to permits for placing construction containers. Housing Assistance in Hannover: The State Capital’s Housing Assistance Office provides comprehensive information on available financial assistance for the construction, purchase, or modernization of owner-occupied homes, as well as for rental apartments.