Wohngeld Application: Documents & Checklist Dortmund
Which documents does the Wohngeldstelle Dortmund need for the Wohngeld application? Here is the complete checklist – from ID and tenancy agreement to proof of income.
These are the documents the Wohngeldstelle needs
For the Wohngeld application in Dortmund you generally need: the completed application, ID documents of all household members, the tenancy agreement or landlord confirmation and proof of income. The complete checklist:
- Wohngeld application – fully completed and signed
- ID card or passport of all household members
- Tenancy agreement or landlord confirmation (Mietbescheinigung)
- Proof of income for the last twelve months (e.g. pay slips, pension notice, tax assessment)
- Proof of further income (e.g. child benefit, maintenance, parental allowance)
- Additional documents if requested by the Wohngeldstelle in individual cases
Why are these documents needed?
- The application and the ID documents let the Wohngeldstelle determine who belongs to the household and who is entitled to apply.
- The tenancy agreement and landlord confirmation prove how high your rent is – the basis for calculating the subsidy.
- The income documents show how much your household earns. This determines whether Wohngeld is paid and how much.
Tips for complete documents
- Submit copies and keep the originals.
- Before submitting, check that all household members are covered with their documents.
- Use current documents – the Wohngeldstelle works with the current situation.
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