Oberhaching — The Building and Production Committee has granted planning permission for three new refugee housing units in Oberhaching. The community remains committed to a decentralized strategy, aiming to avoid the creation of large mass-accommodation centers. According to Merkur correspondent Birgit Davies, these buildings will provide space for up to 96 additional asylum seekers.
The project consists of three timber-frame buildings. One will be located on Holzstraße, while the other two will be situated on Äußerer Stockweg. Currently, the community is home to 124 refugees from 14 different nations, including 24 individuals from Ukraine.
Project Details and Sustainable Design
On Holzstraße, a new building containing eight apartments will be added to a site that already hosts two residential units. This location is expected to accommodate a total of 32 asylum seekers. On Äußerer Stockweg, the plan involves constructing two buildings identical to those already standing on the plot, providing space for up to 64 people.
The structures will be two-story timber buildings, featuring a ground floor and an upper floor. Access to the upper-level units will be provided via an external open gallery. In a move toward sustainable urban planning, no car parking spaces have been included; instead, 24 outdoor bicycle parking spots will be created.
Mayor Stefan Schelle explained that the project is funded by the District Administration and the Free State of Bavaria. In response to inquiries from committee members, he clarified that these new units would allow Oberhaching to meet its intake quota, particularly for families forced to flee their homelands. While the exterior of the new buildings will match the existing architecture, the interior layouts have been redesigned to offer larger living spaces more suitable for families.
Housing Market Pressures
According to the district office, the current refugee population in Oberhaching represents 14 different countries, with no single nationality forming a clear majority. In addition to the two sites being expanded, the community operates four other shelters.
Mayor Schelle noted that while the overall influx of migrants has decreased, the severe shortage of affordable apartments—especially in the Munich metropolitan area—makes it increasingly difficult for refugees to find permanent housing. This situation is further complicated by new regulations: as of July 1, 2025, Ukrainian refugees who initially stayed in hotels are being transitioned into standard temporary accommodation facilities.
Source: Merkur
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