Housing Benefit (rent/owner-occupier supplement)
Wohngeld (Miet- und Lastenzuschuss, Wohngeld Plus)
Paid by Wohngeldstelle der Kommune (Bundesländer nach WoGG) · 🇩🇪 Germany
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Die Höhe des Wohngeldes hängt von der Anzahl der Haushaltsmitglieder, dem Gesamteinkommen und der Höhe der anrechenbaren Miete ab
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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