Wohngeld: rent support many people never claim
A state subsidy for modest incomes — most eligible households never apply.
Wohngeld is a rent subsidy for households whose income is too high for basic welfare but too low to comfortably carry the rent. It is paid by your city, not deducted from anyone.
Eligibility depends on household size, total income, and local rent level. The thresholds are higher than most people assume — a single person with a modest full-time income can qualify in expensive cities.
You apply at your local Wohngeldstelle with proof of income and rent. It is granted from the application month, so applying late costs real money.
If your rent takes more than a third of your net income, spend the ten minutes on the official calculator.