Cologne Pass
Who is the Cologne Pass intended for?
The Cologne Pass is aimed at people who receive social benefits such as basic income support, housing benefit, child supplement or war victims' welfare benefits. Low-income earners and residents of retirement or nursing homes and inpatient integration facilities may also be eligible.
Requirements and application
- Cologne Pass on application: For people who receive certain social benefits, such as basic income support for jobseekers, housing benefit or supplementary child allowance.
- Köln-Pass without application: For recipients of social welfare, basic security in old age, child and youth welfare and benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. In these cases, the Köln-Pass is issued automatically.
Next steps for interested parties
- Check your authorization: Determine whether you belong to the authorized groups of people.
- Submit an application: Submit your application with the required documents by post, fax or e-mail.
- Waiting for the KölnPass: After a positive check, the Cologne Pass will be sent to you by post.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Who is the Cologne Pass intended for?
The Cologne Pass is aimed at people who receive social benefits such as basic income support, housing benefit, child supplement or war victims' welfare benefits. Low-income earners and residents of retirement or nursing homes and inpatient integration facilities may also be eligible.
Requirements and application
- Cologne Pass on application: For people who receive certain social benefits, such as basic income support for jobseekers, housing benefit or supplementary child allowance.
- Köln-Pass without application: For recipients of social welfare, basic security for the elderly, child and youth welfare and benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. In these cases, the Köln-Pass is issued automatically.
Next steps for interested parties
- Check your authorization: Determine whether you belong to the authorized groups of people.
- Submit an application: Submit your application with the required documents by post, fax or e-mail.
- Waiting for the KölnPass: After a positive check, the Cologne Pass will be sent to you by post.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
Contact and further information
For more information on the application process, the required documents and the benefits that can be claimed with the KölnPass, visit the info box on this page.
INFOBOX - Your good source in Cologne:
Cologne Pass Service of the city
Tel: 0221 / 221-0
Email: sozialamt.koelnpass@stadt-koeln.de
Address:
Mülheim Citizens' Office
Wiener Platz 2a
50475 Cologne-Mülheim
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and by appointment.
Helpful pages on the subject of the KölnPass
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.
