Public order office

We monitor whether people comply with laws. We monitor whether people comply with regulations in public spaces. For example, street music, bonfires, barbecues or billposting. We are there to ensure safety.

We control traffic. We punish traffic violations. We monitor parking rules. We ensure road safety.

The Events Office is part of the Security and Order Department. It is the central office for the approval of public events. You submit an application. The office then coordinates everything with the authorities. The police in Bad Homburg are also informed. This ensures that your event runs smoothly. All rules are adhered to.

Notification requirement for public events

All public events must be registered. This is stated in the Hessian Catering Act. This applies if food or drinks are served. Trade fairs, exhibitions, markets and public festivals also require a permit.

These events do not have to be registered:

• Private celebrations such as marriage proposals, weddings and birthdays. This applies if they are not in parks or on streets in Bad Homburg.
• Events without food or drink.

Detailed information and application procedure

There is a lot of information about the events. Also on the application and approval process. These can be found in the table and the documents.

Digital application via the online services of the city of Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

The authorities also offer their services online. This is stated in the Online Access Act. The link will take you to the application portal. There you can display your event online. You upload the documents as PDF files.

Please note: Only submit your applications via the application portal. Observe the deadlines of four, eight or twelve weeks.

Contact and advice

If you have any questions, the Events Office team will be happy to help. We will support you with planning and approval. We will help you every step of the way.

The city ensures that streets and squares are clean and safe. The city cleans the streets. The city clears snow in winter. The city combats icy roads in winter.

We combat illegal waste dumping. We ensure cleanliness in public spaces.

We remove obstacles from roads. For example, trees that have fallen over. Or lost loads. We work together with others. For example with the fire department. Or with the depot. That's how we eliminate hazards quickly.

Pest infestation - especially by rats - is not only a hygiene problem, but can also pose health risks. The employees of the public order office of the town of Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe will accept your reports of pest infestation and, if necessary, will get a picture on site.

Important:
In the event of an infestation on private property, property owners are legally obliged to initiate suitable control measures themselves.

Prevention is the best protection

You can actively contribute to pest prevention with simple measures:

• • Keep garbage areas clean and garbage cans closed at all times.
  • Store yellow bags and household waste in places that are inaccessible to rats - only put them out on the street on collection day.
  • Do not dispose of food waste in the toilet.
  • Remove fallen fruit regularly and only compost green waste.
  • Avoid dense, ground-covering planting.
  • Do not leave pet food bowls outside.
  • If you keep animals outdoors, keep them clean and remove leftover food after each feeding.
  • Feed birds moderately and avoid leaving food on the floor - remove leftover food regularly.
  • Observe the ban on feeding animals in parks and green spaces as well as in public traffic areas.

Remember:

No food supply, no shelter - avoid rats!

How to recognize a rat infestation

• • Sightings: Repeated observations of rats in one place.
  • Droppings: Fresh, shiny droppings in a typical shape (spindle- or banana-shaped).
  • Gnaw marks: On garbage, cables, plants or food.
  • Rat holes: About 5-10 cm in diameter, often with excavated soil.
  • Smear marks: Dark grease marks along walkways.
  • Footprints: Dead grass paths to burrows.
  • Odor: Ammonia-like odor in affected areas.
    
    

What to do in the event of an infestation?

• • Report the infestation to the public order office (see below for contact details).
  • Private properties: Owners are obliged to combat pests according to § 1 para. 1 SchädlBekV. Ideally, commission a certified pest controller.
  • Public areas: The city undertakes control on streets, squares, in green spaces, streams and in the sewer network via the depot.

If control is not carried out, an administrative order can be issued to ensure that the measures are carried out - including by force and at the expense of those responsible.