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Wohngeldstelle Dortmund – Your Point of Contact for Wohngeld

The Wohngeldstelle of the City of Dortmund is responsible for your Wohngeld application, the decision and the monthly payment. Here you will learn what the office does and how to reach it.

Who is responsible for Wohngeld in Dortmund?

The City of Dortmund – Amt für Wohnen – Wohngeldstelle (colloquially also called Wohngeldamt) is responsible. It processes applications, calculates Wohngeld, issues decisions and pays out Wohngeld.

What the Wohngeldstelle does

  • Receiving and reviewing Wohngeld applications
  • Calculating Wohngeld based on income, rent and household size
  • Issuing decisions on approval or refusal
  • Paying out approved Wohngeld monthly
  • Processing changes and appeals

How to reach the Wohngeldstelle

We have prepared two pages for everything about contact, address and appointments:

The most important contact details

  • Address: City of Dortmund – Amt für Wohnen – Wohngeldstelle, Südwall 2–4, 44122 Dortmund
  • Phone: 0231 50-13276 (general questions) and 0231 50-23333 (follow-up questions)
  • Service hours: Mon & Tue 13:00–15:00, Thu 08:00–12:00 & 13:00–15:30, Fri 08:00–12:00
  • Appointments: online via the City of Dortmund's appointment system

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Wohngeldstelle Dortmund located?

The Wohngeldstelle of the City of Dortmund is located at Südwall 2–4, 44122 Dortmund.

Do I need an appointment for the Wohngeldstelle?

Yes, appointments are booked – online via the City of Dortmund's appointment system. The appointment page shows how it works.

What are the opening hours of the Wohngeldstelle Dortmund?

The service hours are: Mondays and Tuesdays 13:00–15:00, Thursdays 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:30, Fridays 08:00–12:00. Personal visits are by appointment.

Is the Wohngeldstelle the same as the Wohngeldamt?

Yes – ‘Wohngeldamt’ is the colloquial term for the Wohngeldstelle. In Dortmund, it is officially called Amt für Wohnen – Wohngeldstelle.

More about the Wohngeldstelle

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You do not need to visit the Wohngeldstelle to apply: the online application gets you there comfortably.

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