In Nordhorn we expect about approx. 3 weeks processing time for Housing Eligibility Certificate – responsible: Grafschaft Bentheim.
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Documents you need
Proof of income for all household members · Identification card
Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
approx. 3 weeks in Nordhorn
In Nordhorn we expect around approx. 3 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Submit an application to the housing office
Fill out the form with your household size and the desired apartment size.
Provide proof of income
All household members over the past 12 months.
Receive the WBS
Valid for 1 year in most cases; applicable to subsidized housing.
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.
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Generally, it is valid for one year from the date of issuance; after that, a new application must be submitted.