Apply for a freight subsidy
A subsidy to help cover monthly expenses for owner-occupied housing (the equivalent of housing assistance for renters).
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a freight subsidy mit dem zuständigen Wohngeldamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Land Registry Extract · Loan documents
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the housing assistance office
Along with proof of income and monthly expenses (interest, principal payments, and utilities).
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Verification of the load calculation
The housing assistance office reviews income and eligible expenses.
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Notice of Approval
Permits are generally valid for 12 months; after that, an application for renewal is required.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Lastenzuschuss beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 35 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %