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House setback from the boundary
Setbacks

House setback from the fence and plot boundary — Germany

Germany

Setback (Abstandsfläche) is 0.4 × wall height, floor ~3 m; exact minimum varies by Bundesland (2.5 m in Baden-Württemberg, 3 m in most others). Recommended (safe): ≥3 m.

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Distances and rules

A dwelling must stand at least the setback distance from the neighbouring boundary; you may not build the house in the strip between that line and the boundary.

To neighbour boundary (recommended) Recommended: at least 3 m (covers most Länder; 0.4 × wall height) Local rules

Important limitation

This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.

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