Wohngeld Amount in Dortmund 2026 — Calculation & Factors

The amount of Wohngeld you receive is calculated according to a statutory formula. The most important factors are your household size, your income and your rent. Dortmund as rent level 3 offers higher subsidies than cheaper regions.

How Is Wohngeld Calculated?

Wohngeld is calculated from the difference between the eligible rent (depending on rent level and household size) and a reasonable personal contribution (depending on income). Simplified: the lower your income in relation to the rent, the higher the Wohngeld.

The 4 Factors for Wohngeld Amount

• Number of household members — more people = potentially higher Wohngeld
• Monthly total income — lower income = higher Wohngeld
• Eligible rent — depending on rent level 3 and your actual rent
• Heating costs — permanently taken into account via the Wohngeld Plus component

Calculation Examples for Dortmund

Example 1: A 2-person household with €1,200 total income and €500 rent in Dortmund can expect about €150–250 Wohngeld. Example 2: A single parent with one child, €1,800 income and €650 rent receives about €100–180. The exact amounts depend on many individual factors.

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