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Housing Local guide Finding a flat in MunichWhat Munich's rental market looks like in 2026, where flats are advertised, how the city's own housing company, subsidised housing and the München Modell work, what to check before signing under the rent cap, and how to make sure you can register at your new address. Often several weeks to months; plan an hour or two a day while you search actively Housing Local guide Tenant rights in Munich: rent cap, rent index, increases and free adviceYour main rights as a tenant in Munich in 2026, including the Bavarian rent cap for new leases until the end of 2029, the Munich rent index 2025, the 15% cap on rent increases, protection after conversion into condominiums, defects, notice, and where to get free or low-cost advice. About 20 minutes to read. Advice appointments usually need booking ahead. Housing About 15 minutes to read; keep it open while you compare listings or check a contract Housing Notice at least three months ahead; the handover itself takes about an hour; the deposit can take up to six months or longer for the part held back for service charges Housing One to three hours to collect, redact and combine your documents once; then minutes per application Housing About 10 minutes to read; a few minutes of checks for each promising listing