Housing Benefit News & Updates

2026-03-20 Latest

Digital Housing Benefit Application: City of Duisburg Speeds Up Processing

To shorten processing times, the Duisburg housing benefit office is increasingly relying on digital processes. Our service supports you in submitting your application, which can significantly speed up approval.

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2026-03-01 Latest

New Rent Levels 2026: What Duisburg Residents Need to Know Now

The city of Duisburg will remain in rent level III in 2026. Nevertheless, the table values for maximum rents have been slightly adjusted to account for general rent price developments. Check your eligibility, even if you were previously just above the limit.

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2026-02-05 Latest

Income Limits Raised: Eligibility Check is Now Worthwhile

Due to regular adjustments to the Housing Benefit Act, income limits for 2026 have been raised slightly again. Households that were rejected in the previous year should now submit a new application, as they may now fall below the new limits.

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2025-01-15 Latest

Housing Benefit Plus 2024/2025: Record Payouts in Duisburg

More and more households in Duisburg are benefiting from the Housing Benefit Plus reform. Average payout amounts have increased significantly compared to the previous year. Families and pensioners in particular are now receiving noticeably more support with their housing costs.

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2024-11-10 Latest

Heating Cost Subsidy 2025: Relief for Housing Benefit Recipients

The permanent heating cost component in Housing Benefit Plus ensures automatic relief even in winter 2025. Housing benefit recipients do not need to submit a separate application – the subsidy is integrated directly into the monthly payment.

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