Proof of eligibility for renting a publicly subsidized apartment (public housing).
Damit wir Apply for a housing eligibility certificate mit dem zuständigen Wohngeldamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Proof of income for all household members · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
Submit an application to the Housing Assistance Office / Housing Authority
Including proof of income for all household members.
Receive the WBS
Valid for 1 year, issued based on a specific apartment size.
Search for public housing and submit your WBS
With a landlord or a municipal housing authority.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Households with incomes below the income thresholds established by state law.
Income limit
Depending on household size and state, e.g., Bavaria: single-person household with an annual income of €12,000.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (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.
Usually about 10 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.