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This includes financial assistance, advice on housing problems, support for the homeless and people who have to overcome social difficulties.
Who is housing benefit intended for?
From when you are entitled to housing benefit
Please note that the responsible office determines the approval and amount of housing benefit.
Application procedure
- Proof of income
- Information about your housing situation, including rental agreement or landlord's certificate
- Proof of regular rent payments.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Who is housing benefit intended for?
From when you are entitled to housing benefit
Please note that the responsible office determines the approval and amount of housing benefit.
Application procedure
- Proof of income
- Information about your housing situation, including rental agreement or landlord's certificate
- Proof of regular rent payments.
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.
There are various ways to apply for housing benefit. Find out about the exact steps and necessary documents.
We have compiled all the important addresses for you here.
INFOBOX - Your good source in Cologne:
Central Housing Benefit Office of the City of Cologne
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
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.
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