Broadcasting fee - apply for exemption

Service Description

Under certain conditions, it is possible to apply for an exemption from the broadcasting fee. The following conditions apply:

  • You receive state social benefits, such as:
  • Unemployment benefit II
  • social welfare
  • BAföG
  • basic income support
  • or you are deaf-blind
  • or you receive assistance for the blind.

You can also apply for an exemption from the broadcasting fee as a special case of hardship if you do not receive any social benefits because your income exceeds the respective income threshold by less than the amount of the regular fee.

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

Start your request directly online:

Competent Authority

ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice

Postal address
50656 Köln, Stadt
Opening times

Accessibility of the hotline:

Mon. 07:00 - 19:00
Tue. 07:00 - 19:00
Wed. 07:00 - 19:00
Thu. 07:00 - 19:00
Fri. 07:00 - 19:00