Assignment of publicly subsidized rental housing with reduced rent to households holding a housing eligibility certificate.
Damit wir Apply for public housing mit dem zuständigen Wohnungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Housing Eligibility Certificate · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
Apply for a housing eligibility certificate
Requirements for being assigned public housing.
Apply to housing companies/co-ops
With WBS for municipal or publicly funded housing authorities.
Sign a lease
The rent is limited to the maximum amount specified in the grant notification.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Households with a valid housing eligibility certificate (WBS) whose income does not exceed the state’s income limits.
Income limit
Income limits under the State Housing Assistance Act, based on household size (e.g., single persons: approx. €18,000–24,000 gross annual income, depending on the state).
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 50.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free up to €150, depending on the service.
Typically about 90 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.