Housing benefit in old age
Housing benefit to help with your housing costs
Housing benefit is an important financial aid that helps with housing costs. It is intended as a rent subsidy for those who rent an apartment or room themselves.
In Cologne, you can apply for housing benefit under certain conditions. The central housing benefit office in Cologne Lindenthal is usually responsible for this.
Who is the housing benefit intended for?
Housing benefit is aimed at anyone who needs financial support with housing costs, including pensioners. Housing benefit is intended to help ensure an appropriate housing situation in old age.
Prerequisites for utilization
You are entitled to housing benefit if your pension and other income are not sufficient to cover your housing costs. The exact income limits and rent ceilings for eligibility for housing benefit depend on the size of your household and the rent level of your place of residence.
Next steps
To apply for housing benefit, you must:
- ApplicationApply to the relevant housing benefit office.
- Provide evidence: Provide proof of your pension and, if available, your other income.
- Provide information about the housing situation: Enter details of your living situation, including rental contract or encumbrances as owner.
Directly to the source:
Housing benefit office of the city of Cologne
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Who is the housing benefit intended for?
Housing benefit is aimed at anyone who needs financial support with housing costs, including pensioners. Housing benefit is intended to help ensure an appropriate housing situation in old age.
Prerequisites for utilization
You are entitled to housing benefit if your pension and other income are not sufficient to cover your housing costs. The exact income limits and rent ceilings for eligibility for housing benefit depend on the size of your household and the rent level of your place of residence.
Next steps
To apply for housing benefit, you must:
- ApplicationApply to the relevant housing benefit office.
- Provide evidence: Provide proof of your pension and, if available, your other income.
- Provide information about the housing situation: Enter details of your living situation, including rental contract or encumbrances as owner.
Directly to the source:
Housing benefit office of the city of Cologne
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Contact and further information
For detailed questions and individual advice, please refer to the info box, where you will find contact options, Internet addresses and other helpful information.
INFOBOX - Your good source in Cologne:
Central housing benefit office in Lindenthal
Tel: 0221 / 221-0
Email: poststelle-wohngeld@stadt-koeln.de
Address:
Lindenthal district town hall
Aachener Straße 220
50931 Cologne
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and by appointment.
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Frequently asked questions: Housing benefit in old age
