Who Is Eligible for Wohngeld in Dortmund?
Tenants whose income is not sufficient for the rent receive Wohngeld – provided no exclusion criteria apply. Here you will learn who is eligible.
Who is eligible?
You can receive Wohngeld if you rent a home in Dortmund, cannot cover the rent from your income alone and do not receive other social benefits that exclude Wohngeld. Households with their own earned income are also eligible.
The most important eligibility criteria
- Tenancy: you live in Dortmund on the basis of a tenancy agreement – whether a one-room flat or a family home.
- Household principle: all people living together form the household and are considered jointly.
- Income limit: the household income must not exceed the relevant limit.
- No excluded benefits: recipients of Bürgergeld, basic income support, asylum-seeker benefits or BAföG do not receive Wohngeld.
Special cases briefly explained
- Shared flats: WGs can receive Wohngeld if they form a joint household – the entire household income counts.
- Subletting: living as a subtenant can be eligible if you have your own tenancy relationship.
- Moving: after moving within Dortmund, the entitlement remains if the requirements continue to be met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my family count as part of the household?
Yes. Everyone who lives and manages the household together belongs to it – including children.
Can I receive Wohngeld if I am employed?
Yes, if your income is not sufficient in relation to the rent. Employment does not exclude Wohngeld.
More about the requirements
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The application service shows whether your household can receive Wohngeld.
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