Wohngeld application (housing benefit) for families

Overview

Use this when your family struggles to pay rent on a low income. Apply for Wohngeld at your local Wohngeldstelle—income thresholds determine eligibility.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Income proof
• rental contract
• bank details

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?
• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?

Related events

• Geburtsurkunde (birth certificate) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Kindergeld application
  Critical
  When triggered
• Elterngeld application
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Elternzeit notification to employer
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Mutterschaftsgeld application
  High
  Deadline applies