Definition at a glance
The housing benefit payment is the monthly transfer of the approved subsidy to the applicant's account. It is made in advance for the respective calendar month.
Payment Timing
Housing benefit is paid monthly in advance. As a rule, the credit to the account occurs on the first working day of the month for which the benefit is intended. The City of Duisburg ensures that transfers are initiated in good time.
Payment Method
Payment is generally made cashless by transfer to the bank account specified in the application. It is important to inform the Duisburg housing benefit office of any changes to bank details immediately to avoid payment delays.
Back Payments
Since processing an application can take some time, the first payment after approval is often made as a back payment. This includes all months from the month of application to the current month.
Legal Basis
The regulations on the payment of housing benefit can be found in Section 26 WoGG (Payment method and payment period).