Required Documents

A complete list of all documents you need for your Wohngeld application. The more complete your documents, the faster your application will be processed.

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The most important documents

  • Identity card or passport
    Valid identification document for all household members
  • Wohngeld application
    Fully completed and signed application form
  • Tenancy agreement
    Current tenancy agreement or rent certificate from the landlord
  • Proof of income
    Salary statements, pension notices, income tax assessments for the last 12 months
  • Bank statements
    Bank statements for the last 3 months for all household members
  • Child benefit proof
    Current child benefit notice (if applicable)
  • Maintenance proof
    Proof of maintenance payments made or received
  • Severely disabled person's pass
    If applicable: proof of degree of disability

Additional documents

Depending on your individual situation, further documents may be required: proof of health and long-term care insurance contributions, proof of assets (savings, property ownership), BAföG notices for students, residence permit for foreign nationals or a current registration certificate.

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