Expat ToolsRundfunkbeitrag Helper
📻 broadcast feedo you have to pay?
rundfunkhelper.
Unsure whether you need to register or pay the German public broadcasting license fee (Rundfunkbeitrag)? Take our fast 30-second quiz to clear up the confusion!
Quiz Progress: Step 1 of 2
What is your housing situation? 🏡
Select the choice that matches your German living arrangements to check eligibility.
What is the Rundfunkbeitrag? ARD/ZDF explanation 📻
The Rundfunkbeitrag is Germany's public broadcasting license fee. It currently costs €18.36 per month and is collected per household (meaning families or flatshares pay once together), rather than per individual.
⚠️ Important deadline: By German law, you are required to register your household within 4 weeks of moving into a new apartment. Failing to register can lead to compounding late fees and back-payment demands.