Amt für Baubewilligungen, Hochbaudepartement Stadt Zürich

The Building Permit Office (Amt für Baubewilligungen, AfB) of the City of Zürich is a central point of contact for all citizens and companies wishing to build. It fulfills the task of processing building applications, reviewing construction projects, and ensuring that building regulations are complied with. The AfB not only issues the required permits for construction measures but also monitors the execution of construction projects in order to ensure safety throughout the entire construction process. Its main tasks include the review of and consulting on building applications, the timely issuance of permits, as well as the monitoring of safety-relevant installations such as elevators and cranes.

The services of the office are diverse and cover the entire life cycle of a construction project. Thus, the AfB accompanies those wishing to build with expert support through all phases of the approval process. In addition, it provides information on relevant laws and regulations, above all on building and planning law. Another central point is collaboration with other municipal offices and authorities in order to ensure a smooth and legally compliant implementation of construction projects. Furthermore, the office is committed to processing all matters relating to building in the City of Zürich efficiently and in a citizen-friendly manner.

For specific information, such as the respective support offerings for public or private construction projects, websites can be visited that provide the necessary forms and instructions. With digital transformation, the approval process is continuously being optimized and simplified. As of June 3, 2024, for example, a fully paperless application for building permits becomes reality, which offers citizens more flexibility and lower costs. The AfB is committed to promoting a transparent, efficient, and service-oriented processing of building applications in order to support and shape Zürich as a city of building and architecture.