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Housing Benefit (Wohngeld)

A state subsidy toward housing costs.

Housing benefit is a subsidy toward rent (rent subsidy) or toward the costs of owner-occupied housing (charge subsidy). The amount depends on the size of the household, income and rent. You apply for it at the housing benefit office.

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.