Social assistance under Section 27 of SGB XII for individuals who are neither able to work nor receiving basic income support for the elderly, and whose basic living expenses are not covered.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for Social Assistance (Income Support).
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Submit an application to the Social Services Office
With proof of inability to work (doctor's note).
Needs assessment by the Social Services Office
Basic living expenses, housing and heating costs.
Notice and monthly payment
Benefits are retroactive from the date of application.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Persons under retirement age who are temporarily unable to work and have no other entitlement.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free—no application fee.
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.