In Nordhorn we expect about approx. 1 weeks processing time for Apply for a housing eligibility certificate – responsible: Grafschaft Bentheim.
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Documents you need
Proof of income for all household members · Identification card or passport
Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
approx. 1 weeks in Nordhorn
The Grafschaft Bentheim in Nordhorn currently needs about approx. 1 weeks. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
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.
Pay stubs, pension statements, basic income statements.
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.
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.
Responsible authority
Regional specifics
Form
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