Advice and information on urban pigeons
Pigeon feeding ban, help with pigeons on balconies and terraces, health hazards - we provide advice and information on all questions relating to pigeons in Munich.
Description
We provide information on the following topics:
- Munich pigeon feeding ban
- Keeping pigeons away from balconies and terraces
- Cleaning balconies, terraces and window sills from pigeon droppings
- Pigeon houses in Munich and their subsidisation by the city
- Health risks posed by urban pigeons
- Special permits for catching urban pigeons
Building administrations can also be advised on site.
Enquiries can be made by telephone or in writing.
Questions & Answers
Who is responsible for urban pigeons?City pigeons are feral domestic pigeons and therefore "ownerless" according to the German Civil Code (BGB). The City of Munich is only authorised or obliged to act in a few cases.
Is it illegal to feed urban pigeons in Munich?
Yes, offences can be punished with a fine.
Does the City of Munich subsidise the establishment and care of pigeon houses?
Yes, both the establishment and care of pigeon houses can be subsidised.
Legal basis
Voluntary service based on a city council resolution
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Abt. 2 Sicherheit und Ordnung
Phone
Postal address
Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Abt. 2 Sicherheit und Ordnung
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Fax: +49 89 233-45119
Address
Ruppertstraße 11
80337 München
Lagehinweis: Eingang C