Renew your housing allowance
Application for an extension of housing allowance benefits after the expiration of the approval period (usually 12 months).
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Renew your housing allowance mit dem zuständigen Wohngeldamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Renew your housing allowance.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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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 – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Submit the application well in advance of the deadline
Ideally, 1–2 months before the end of the authorization period.
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Submit current proof of income
Over the past few months.
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New Approval Notice
Seamless continuation of payments if the need remains high.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who are already receiving housing assistance and whose approval period is ending.
Income limit
As with the initial application: depending on household size, income, and rent.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application for renewal submitted too late, resulting in a gap in payments
- •No evidence of changes in income or rental circumstances
Common reasons for rejection
- •Income has increased and exceeded the limits
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
Wie lange dauert Wohngeld weiterbewilligen lassen?▼
In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %