Overview

• Wohngeld is a state subsidy aimed at helping low- to moderate-income households cover housing costs, including rent and heating expenses.
• Eligibility extends to tenants, subtenants, owner-occupiers, workers with insufficient wages, pensioners, and recipients of unemployment or short-time work benefits.
• Exclusions apply to those receiving Bürgergeld, basic pension or disability benefits, asylum seeker benefits, or youth welfare benefits, as their housing costs are covered elsewhere.
• The subsidy amount depends on household income, size, rent levels, and includes a flat heating cost component introduced in January 2023.
• Applicants must navigate a complex process requiring specific documentation and annual renewals, with immediate reporting of significant income changes mandated to avoid overpayments.