Housing benefit
Who is housing benefit intended for?
Housing benefit is intended for people who pay their own housing costs. Those entitled to housing benefit are basically
- Tenants, subtenants and residents of residential homes,
- Cooperative members,
- Owners of multi-family houses or apartments.
From when you are entitled to housing benefit
You are eligible if your income does not exceed certain limits. These limits depend on the size of your household and your housing costs. Since 2023, there have been increased income limits and additional allowances that give more people access to housing benefit.
Please note that the responsible office determines the approval and amount of housing benefit.
Application procedure
The following basic information and evidence are required for the application procedure:
- Proof of income
- Information about your housing situation, including rental agreement or landlord's certificate
- Proof of regular rent payments.
You can find all the information and proof you need at the central housing benefit office in Cologne Lindenthal and on the city's website, which you can find in the info box below.
Directly to the source:
Housing benefit office of the city of Cologne
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Who is housing benefit intended for?
Housing benefit is intended for people who pay their own housing costs. Those entitled to housing benefit are basically
- Tenants, subtenants and residents of residential homes,
- Cooperative members,
- Owners of multi-family houses or apartments.
From when you are entitled to housing benefit
You are eligible if your income does not exceed certain limits. These limits depend on the size of your household and your housing costs. Since 2023, there have been increased income limits and additional allowances that give more people access to housing benefit.
Please note that the responsible office determines the approval and amount of housing benefit.
Application procedure
The following basic information and evidence are required for the application procedure:
- Proof of income
- Information about your housing situation, including rental agreement or landlord's certificate
- Proof of regular rent payments.
You can find all the information and proof you need at the central housing benefit office in Cologne Lindenthal and on the city's website, which you can find in the info box below.
Directly to the source
Housing benefit office of the city of Cologne
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Changes to the Housing Benefit Act since 2023
Since 2023, in addition to the basic amount Additional support for heating costs and ecological home improvements, which expands the group of eligible persons.
Summary
Housing benefit offers significant financial relief for Cologne residents on low to medium incomes. It helps to cover housing costs and provides greater housing security. Check your eligibility and take the opportunity to receive this important support.
We have compiled all the important addresses for you here.
INFOBOX - Your good source in Cologne:
Housing benefit offices of the city of Cologne
Tel: 0221 / 221-0
Email: poststelle-wohngeld@stadt-koeln.de
Address on the left bank of the Rhine:
Lindenthal district town hall
3rd floor room 300 + 301
Aachener Str. 220
50931 Cologne
Address on the right bank of the Rhine:
Lime cart
2nd floor Room 2G63 + 2G64
Ottmar-Pohl-Platz 1
51103 Cologne
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and by appointment.
Helpful pages on the subject of housing benefit
Frequently asked questions: Housing benefit
The requirements for receiving housing benefit depend on various factors, including income, rental costs and household size. In principle, income must be below certain limits and housing costs must be reasonable. As the exact requirements and amount of housing benefit depend on the individual situation, it is advisable to contact the relevant housing benefit office for specific information.
The following documents are usually required to check a housing benefit claim:
- Housing benefit application
- Proof of income of all household members (e.g. payslips, pension statements)
- Rental agreement or proof of encumbrance for owners
- Account statements
- Proof of the amount of ancillary costs
- If required, further documents, e.g. proof of maintenance obligations or certificate of severe disability
The exact list of required documents may vary depending on the situation. It is therefore advisable to contact the relevant housing benefit office directly to find out which documents are required in each individual case.
If you have any further questions about housing benefit, in particular about current regulations and details, you can find comprehensive information on the website of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the Housing Benefit Plus Act and other relevant topics. Please visit this page for detailed information.
If you have any further questions about housing benefit, in particular about current regulations and details, you can find comprehensive information on the website of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the Housing Benefit Plus Act and other relevant topics. Please visit this page for detailed information.
