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Apply for a freight subsidy

A subsidy to help cover monthly expenses for owner-occupied housing (the equivalent of housing assistance for renters).

Processing: approx. 1 months
Online application possibleSuccess rate: 62.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the housing assistance office

    Along with proof of income and monthly expenses (interest, principal payments, and utilities).

  2. 2

    Verification of the load calculation

    The housing assistance office reviews income and eligible expenses.

  3. 3

    Notice of Approval

    Permits are generally valid for 12 months; after that, an application for renewal is required.

Required documents

  • Land Registry ExtractMandatoryOften forgotten

    Proof of ownership of the owner-occupied property.

  • Loan documentsMandatory

    Bank statement of interest for the purpose of calculating the eligible interest expense.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 1 months

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

Online possible – at the responsible authority

Common mistakes

  • Mortgage calculation is incomplete (interest, principal payments, and maintenance costs are missing)
  • Land registry extract not included

Common reasons for rejection

  • Income exceeds the limit
  • Already receiving other transfer payments that include housing costs

You can usually file an objection against a rejection.

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Low-income owners of owner-occupied housing.

Income limit

Depending on household size and the rent tier for the place of residence.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 62.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Mortgage calculation is incomplete (interest, principal payments, and maintenance costs are missing)
  • Land registry extract not included

Common reasons for rejection

  • Income exceeds the limit
  • Already receiving other transfer payments that include housing costs

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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