📺 What is the TV License?
You may also see it referred to as:
Rundfunkbeitrag
ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
It is a mandatory contribution that helps fund Germany's public broadcasting services. This fee supports public television, radio, and online content, ensuring access to news, entertainment, and educational programming throughout the country.
🔗 More information: https://www.rundfunkbeitrag.de
💰 Does LifeX cover the cost?
LifeX covers this fee only for members living in our Co-living apartments in Hamburg. 🎉
If you are staying in a private apartment, you are responsible for registering and paying the TV license fee yourself.
📩 What should I do if I receive a letter?
All residents registered in Germany may receive a letter from the Beitragsservice.
If you live in a LifeX Co-living apartment, you do not need to register separately. Instead, you should inform them that the fee is already being paid by LifeX.
Please reach out to the support through the chat, in order to get directions on the details needed to fill out the form 📲
📬 How do I submit the information?
You can respond in either of the following ways:
🌐 Online
Visit rundfunkbeitrag.de and enter the code shown at the top of your letter.
✉️ By Post
Send the completed form to:
ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
50439 Köln
Germany
📝 How to fill out the form
When completing the response form, select the option:
"Die Wohnung ist bereits von einer Mitbewohnerin oder einem Mitbewohner zum Rundfunkbeitrag angemeldet."
Then enter:
Beitragsnummer: 406 247 693
Name: LifeX Germany UG
Complete the remaining fields with your personal information, sign the document, and submit it online or by post.
Here's an example of the letter:
✅ Once submitted, you do not need to take any further action regarding this fee.
🔎 Still need help? Contact LifeX Support via the app! 🛠️