Every household in Germany must pay a mandatory public broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), which funds national radio and television services. The fee is currently €18.36 per month, charged per residence, not per person. After registering your address, you will receive a letter from the license fee agency (ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice) prompting you to register. Only one person per household needs to pay, and certain exemptions or reductions may apply depending on your situation. For individuals who stay less than 90 days in Germany, no broadcasting contribution is required.