Apply­ing for hous­ing benefits

Peo­ple on low incomes can apply for Wohn­geld (hous­ing ben­e­fit). This a pay­ment that sub­sidis­es your rent.
You receive hous­ing ben­e­fit if you do not have suf­fi­cient income to pay for your hous­ing. The hous­ing ben­e­fit for ten­ants is called a rent sub­sidy, the hous­ing ben­e­fit for own­ers of own­er-occu­pied hous­ing is called an encum­brance subsidy.

Amount:
Depends on the indi­vid­ual case.
It is based on the size of the house­hold, income and rent or charges.

Dura­tion:
Gen­er­al­ly for 12 months.

In indi­vid­ual cas­es, this peri­od may be longer or short­er.
If you want to con­tin­ue receiv­ing hous­ing ben­e­fit after this peri­od, you must apply for it again.

Please phone to arrange an appoint­ment
Tel.: +49 (0)721 133‑6470

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