Housing Eligibility Certificate
Proof of eligibility for public housing.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Housing Eligibility Certificate mit dem zuständigen Wohngeldamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Proof of income for all household members · Identification card
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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 bis 150 € je nach Leistung
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the housing office
Fill out the form with your household size and the desired apartment size.
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Provide proof of income
All household members over the past 12 months.
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Receive the WBS
Valid for 1 year in most cases; applicable to subsidized housing.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Households whose income does not exceed the income limits set by state law.
Income limit
Depending on the state and household size, e.g., a single-person household with an annual gross income of approximately €16,000–24,000.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Proof of income for all household members is missing
- •Incorrect information about apartment size
Common reasons for rejection
- •Income above the threshold
- •Incomplete proof of income
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
How long is a WBS valid?▼
Generally, it is valid for one year from the date of issuance; after that, a new application must be submitted.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- BMWSB
- Data quality
- 100 %