Certificate of eligibility for housing (WBS)
Who is the housing entitlement certificate intended for?
The WBS is intended for people whose income is below a certain limit and who would like to live in publicly subsidized apartments in Cologne.
Requirements for applying for a WBS
To obtain a WBS, you must submit the following documents:
- Completed application and declaration of income, available here.
- Proof of income for the last twelve months.
- Identity card or passport with residence permit.
- Further documents, such as notice of termination of tenancy or a court eviction order, may be required depending on the individual case.
Next steps
- Application: Submit the completed application together with the required documents to the competent authority.
- Take advantage of advice: Take advantage of the advisory services offered by the City of Cologne to obtain comprehensive information and support.
- Housing search: With the WBS, you can search for suitable subsidized housing throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
Directly to the source:
More information on the housing entitlement certificate
Frequently asked questions about the WBS
Who is the housing entitlement certificate intended for?
The WBS is intended for people whose income is below a certain limit and who would like to live in publicly subsidized apartments in Cologne.
Requirements for applying for a WBS
To obtain a WBS, you must submit the following documents:
- Completed application and declaration of income, available here.
- Proof of income for the last twelve months.
- Identity card or passport with residence permit.
- Further documents, such as notice of termination of tenancy or a court eviction order, may be required depending on the individual case.
Next steps
- Application: Submit the completed application together with the required documents to the competent authority.
- Take advantage of advice: Take advantage of the advisory services offered by the City of Cologne to obtain comprehensive information and support.
- Housing search: With the WBS, you can search for suitable subsidized housing throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
Directly to the source:
More information on the housing entitlement certificate
Frequently asked questions about the WBS
Contact for further questions about the WBS
If you have any questions, please contact the City of Cologne by e-mail at 56-WBS@stadt-koeln.de or by telephone. Further information and contact details can be found in the info box on this page.
INFOBOX - Your good source in Cologne:
Housing entitlement certificate and housing advice
Tel: 0221 / 221-0
Email: 56-WBS@stadt-koeln.de
Address:
Lime square
Ottmar-Pohl-Platz 1
50475 Cologne
Opening hours:
Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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