Wohnberechtigungsschein beantragen

You might be entitled to a Wohnberechtigungsschein if you have a low income or receive social benefits. A Wohnberechtigungsschein is required to move into a subsidized, low-rent apartment.

A Wohnberechtigungsschein is issued both for moving into a subsidized rental apartment and for applying for subsidies for an owner-occupied property.

Whether a Wohnberechtigungsschein can be issued and what size of apartment may be occupied depends on two factors:

• Number of household members to be considered
• Amount of the total income

The total income is the sum of the annual incomes of the household members to be considered minus certain exemptions and deductions.

• Severely disabled pass

  with existing severe disability

• School certificate

  for children aged 16 and over.

  For both rent and burden allowance.

• Notification of receipt of care allowance

  in case of existing severe disability.

  Both for rent and burden subsidy.

• Copy of the passport

  for foreign nationals

• Current tenancy agreement or eviction order or other evidence of existing homelessness

  when applying for a housing emergency

• Last tax assessment / last tax return, profit and loss account

  for self-employed persons

• Notification of unemployment benefit I or II or notification of assistance with subsistence or basic support

  For unemployed persons or welfare recipients.

  For both rent and rent allowance.

• All proof of income of all household members in the last 12 months
  • Certificate of earnings
  • Tax-free income and capital gains
• Certificate of matriculation

  For students

• German citizenship or
  Possession of a valid residence permit for 1 year
• Presence of the age of majority

A written application on the official form must be submitted.

The signed and completed application can only be sent by mail or delivered in person.

The housing entitlement certificate becomes invalid if the number of household members listed on the certificate changes after receipt.