Wohngeld in Duisburg

Mietstufe IV in Duisburg

Duisburg is assigned to Mietstufe IV. This means that the eligible maximum rent amounts are above the level of the lower Mietstufen. For a single-person household the maximum amount is 436 euros, for a two-person household 528 euros, for three persons 622 euros and for four persons 748 euros monthly cold rent. These amounts apply from 2025 and are adjusted annually.

What does Mietstufe IV mean in practice?

Mietstufe IV means that the rent level in Duisburg is in the mid-range in a nationwide comparison. Cities such as Berlin or Hamburg are significantly higher at Mietstufe VI or VII. For you as a Duisburg resident, this means: the Wohngeld calculation takes a medium rent level into account, which in practice enables appropriate subsidies.

Wohngeld amount in Duisburg

The actual Wohngeld amount depends on your income, household size and actual rent. In Duisburg, Wohngeld recipients receive an average of around 200 to 300 euros per month. With low incomes and high rents, Wohngeld can also exceed 400 euros. Use our Wohngeld calculator for an individual estimate.

Wohngeld for Duisburg families

Families with children benefit particularly from Wohngeld. Each child increases the income limit and the eligible maximum rent amount. A family of four in Duisburg can, under certain conditions, receive over 500 euros in Wohngeld per month.

Current developments in Duisburg

Duisburg is investing in housing construction and urban development. New residential neighbourhoods are being created, existing ones are being refurbished. Rents are rising moderately but remain below the NRW average. With the 2025/2026 Wohngeld reform, subsidies have increased so that more Duisburg households can benefit from the support.

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