Got a scary “GEZ” letter? Breathe.
The broadcasting fee letter is real, not a scam or a fine. It’s charged per flat, not per person — in a WG, usually only one person pays and everyone shares it.
Facts on this page last checked 4 October 2026 — official sources at the bottom.
Real letter
From “ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice”, sent after your Anmeldung.
Per flat
One payment covers everyone registered at that flat.
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Ignoring it can lead to automatic registration and back-payments.
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