Basis. Reference rents per federal state under the Austrian Reference Rent Act (Richtwertgesetz), as of April 2026. The calculator multiplies the reference rent by the usable floor area. A deduction of 25% is applied for category B and of 50% for category C.
Not included. Surcharges or deductions for the location, surcharges and deductions for floor, lift, balcony, terrace, garden, cellar and fittings, the 25% deduction for fixed-term tenancies, and special cases such as loft conversions.
Scope. The reference rent applies to apartments fully covered by the Austrian Tenancy Act (Mietrechtsgesetz). As a rule, these are rental apartments in buildings with a building permit issued before 1 July 1953 and owner-occupied apartments in buildings with a building permit issued before 9 May 1945. For new buildings, the rent can usually be agreed freely.
Disclaimer. The calculation is intended as a first orientation and does not replace an individual assessment. Liability for accuracy and completeness is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
This English version is a translation provided for convenience. Only the German version is legally binding.