Application procedure in preparation

The city of Bocholt has completely digitalised its list of applicants. The advantage: Applicants can edit their entry and the data entered in their user account themselves - and delete it if necessary. An account on bocholt.de is required for this function. You can register on bocholt.de here.

In future, other online services will also be connected and managed via the user account. You can find an overview of the current range of digital services here.

If you apply, you would have to be excluded from the procedure, as the current procurement guidelines rule out a second purchase. This also applies if the purchase was made many years ago.

The applicant's marital status does not play a role in determining the individual number of points, as the decisive criteria are the underage children living permanently in the household or the owner-occupied residential property (house) in Bocholt. This also means that there are no points for adult children (even if they are in receipt of child benefit) or for other adult members of the household. In addition, the minor child must be registered as the main resident in your household. According to the award guidelines, there are no points for children who only stay with you temporarily, e.g. at weekends or during holidays.

The point deduction for owner-occupied residential property (house) in Bocholt is 20 points. No points are deducted for owner-occupied residential property in the form of a condominium or for residential property (apartment building) outside Bocholt or if you live in a rented flat.

Under these conditions, the following calculation examples result (for each additional minor child in the household, please add +10 points):

Household with:

• 2 underage children, owner-occupied residential property (house) in Bocholt: 0 points
• 3 underage children, owner-occupied residential property (house) in Bocholt: 10 points
• 2 underage children, owner-occupied residential property (house) outside Bocholt: 20 points
• 2 underage children, rented flat: 20 points
• 3 underage children, rented flat: 30 points
• 2 underage children + 1 adult child, rented flat: 20 points
• no/only adult children, owner-occupied residential property (house) in Bocholt: -20 points
• no/only adult children, owner-occupied residential property outside Bocholt: 0 points
• no/only adult children, rented flat: 0 points

If you are registered on the list of interested parties, you will receive an email about the start of the application phase. Otherwise, the start of the application process will also be announced on www.bocholt.de and social media. As the application process is digital and reservations can also be made by phone or email, you can also do this while on holiday or during a longer stay abroad.

No, that is not possible. In order to give you as many opportunities as possible, applications are initially submitted for all advertised plots in accordance with the allocation guidelines. You can then reserve an available plot in the marketing meeting.

No, you will continue to be included in the list of interested parties and will be informed about the next marketing activities.

You can decide in favour of one of the plots still available during the marketing meeting. An exchange is also possible in the current process, but only among the plots that are still available.

An information e-mail on the progress of the procedure will be sent - probably within 4 weeks of the end of the application deadline

Experience has shown that significantly more interested parties apply than there are building plots available. The higher your individual score according to the allocation guideline, the better your chances of obtaining a plot. During the marketing process, you will receive information on how many applications were submitted on time and how the points are distributed within the ranks.

No, your application is non-binding. You can withdraw your application at any time and reapply at a later stage without any disadvantages. You can simply withdraw your application in the digital applicant list.

This is possible if you have culpably provided false information about your personal circumstances. Especially if this leads to a better position in the ranking. Applicants who have already been awarded a municipal property in a previous marketing procedure are also excluded. A second allocation is not possible according to the current allocation guidelines. This also applies if the first plot was acquired many years ago.

The city of Bocholt first offers a plot reservation to the applicants with the highest number of points. On the basis of the interim notification, you can recognise which applicant group you are in and whether there is a real chance of obtaining a plot. At the end of the marketing process, all unsuccessful applicants will receive a rejection. However, this can take up to 10 months.

Architecturally and technically related structures are to be erected in accordance with the stipulations of development plans with a uniform choice of form, colour and material. Cost-effective construction is achieved through close co-operation between the developers involved. Applicants for plots for semi-detached houses must agree in advance on a joint specialist planner and construction manager as well as a uniform choice of form, colour and material.

Planning decisions already made by first-time applicants (e.g. choice of architect, construction, exterior design/architecture) must be adopted by subsequent applicants for the second half of the house.

Established applicant groups (e.g. of siblings or friends) should be supported wherever possible, provided that each individual applicant fulfils the award criteria. You can indicate this wish and your building partner in the application under "other information".

The purchase of 2 plots by one applicant is not possible. Due to the allocation criteria, it makes sense for a young family with children to apply for a plot for a multi-generation house. In most building areas, it is possible to build a house with a second residential unit. The parents, for example, can then move in. For separation purposes, it is possible to create a condominium for the two residential units on the property.

The city of Bocholt provides plots of land for young families who wish to use them directly for their own purposes. There is a building obligation within 2 years and an owner-occupancy obligation of 5 years. These obligations are stipulated in the purchase contract and are linked to sanctions in the event of a breach of obligation.

No, the City of Bocholt will not enquire about your income and assets. This information is only required by your advisor, who will then issue the counselling certificate. You can find the form for the counselling certificate in the downloads.

Yes, the city of Bocholt will not charge you for the application. There may only be small fees, e.g. for a household certificate for non-resident applicants.

See https://www.bocholt.de/wohnbaugrundstuecke.