Apply for Wohngeld in Duisburg 2026 | Online Application – How It Works

Step 1: Check requirements

Before submitting your application, check your eligibility requirements. Use our Wohngeld calculator for an initial assessment. Also check whether you meet all the requirements and that there are no grounds for exclusion.

Step 2: Gather documents

You will need various documents for the application. The most important are: proof of income for the last 12 months, the current tenancy agreement, the rent certificate from your landlord, bank statements, proof of maintenance payments and insurance, and, if applicable, notices of other social benefits.

Step 3: Complete the application

Use our application service to complete your Wohngeld application fully and correctly. The service guides you through all the required information and ensures you do not miss any important fields.

Step 4: Submit the application

Submit the completed application together with all documents to the Wohngeld Office Duisburg. Using our application service, you can submit the application directly online – saving time and postage costs.

Step 5: Wait for processing

Processing the Wohngeld application may take some time. With complete documents, your application will generally be processed more quickly. You will receive a written notice of approval or rejection.

Important notes

Submit your application in good time – Wohngeld is paid from the month of application at the earliest. Retroactive payment is not possible. You must inform the Wohngeld Office immediately of any changes to your income or housing situation.

All information provided without guarantee. The statutory provisions of the Wohngeldgesetz (WoGG) are binding.