Citizen's Income (basic income support for jobseekers)
Bürgergeld (ab 1.7.2026: Grundsicherungsgeld, SGB II)
Paid by Jobcenter (Bundesagentur für Arbeit / Kommunen) · 🇩🇪 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.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Der Bürgergeld-Regelsatz 2026 beträgt 563 Euro monatlich für Alleinstehende; zusätzlich übernimmt das Jobcenter angemessene Kosten für Unterkunft und Heizung
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/grundsicherung
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.arbeitsagentur.de
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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