Citizen's Allowance Calculator
Calculate your entitlement to citizen's allowance 2026. With standard rate, additional needs and housing costs. Free online, no registration required,.
Household community
Housing costs
Income
Total standard needs
563,00 €
Applicant: 563,00 € (Level 1)
Housing costs
580,00 €
Warm rent: 500,00 €
Heating: 80,00 €
Total needs
1.143,00 €
Estimated citizen's benefit
1.143,00 €
per month
This calculation is for guidance only. The actual amount of citizen's benefit may differ, as additional needs, special needs and individual adequacy limits for housing costs are not taken into account. Standard rates as of 2026/2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Bürgergeld (citizen's benefit)?
The standard rates for 2026 are 563 euros for single adults, 506 euros for couples per person, and 357-471 euros for children depending on age. Housing and heating costs are covered separately if appropriate.
Who is entitled to Bürgergeld?
Bürgergeld is available to employable persons aged 15-67 who cannot cover their living costs from income or assets. A waiting period of 6 months from the previous unemployment benefit claim applies.
What is the Citizen's Allowance Calculator?
The citizens' benefit calculator determines your entitlement to Bürgergeld (formerly Hartz IV). It computes the standard needs, additional needs and housing costs minus countable income.
How does the Citizen's Allowance Calculator work?
Enter the household composition and income situation. The calculator adds the standard rates for all persons and any additional needs, adds reasonable housing costs and deducts countable income (with allowances).
Key Data and Facts
Standard rates 2026: Level 1 (single): 563 euros. Level 2 (partner): 506 euros. Children 0-5: 318 euros, 6-13: 348 euros, 14-17: 390 euros. Employment income allowance: 100 euros basic deduction.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate Ihren citizens allowance (Bürgergeld)-Anspruch step by step: 1. Bedarfsgemeinschaft festlegen: Wer lebt in Ihrem Haushalt? Zählen Sie Ihren Partner und minderjährige Kinder. 2. Regelbedarfe addieren (2026): Alleinstehende (Stufe 1): 563 EUR. Partner in BG (Stufe 2): je 506 EUR. Kinder 0-5 Jahre: 318 EUR. Kinder 6-13 Jahre: 348 EUR. Kinder 14-17 Jahre: 390 EUR. Junge Erwachsene 18-24 im Haushalt (Stufe 3): 451 EUR. 3. Mehrbedarfe pruefen: Alleinerziehende (12-60 % je nach Kinderzahl), Schwangere (17 % ab 13. week), kostenaufwaendige Ernaehrung (bei Krankheit). 4. costs der Unterkunft (KdU): Tatsaechliche Miete + Heizkosten, sofern angemessen. Die Angemessenheitsgrenzen legt jede Kommune fest. 5. income anrechnen: Vom Bruttoeinkommen werden abgezogen: 100 EUR basic personal allowance (Grundfreibetrag), 20 % auf 100-520 EUR, 30 % auf 520-1.000 EUR (mit Kind bis 1.500 EUR). 6. citizens allowance (Bürgergeld) = Gesamtbedarf - anrechenbares income. Beispiel: Alleinerziehende Mutter mit Kind (8 Jahre), Miete 550 EUR warm, mini-job (Minijob) 450 EUR. Regelbedarf: 563 + 348 = 911 EUR. Mehrbedarf Alleinerziehend (36 %): 202,68 EUR. KdU: 550 EUR. Gesamtbedarf: 1.663,68 EUR. Anrechenbares income: 450 - 100 (basic personal allowance (Grundfreibetrag)) - 70 (20 % von 350) = 280 EUR. citizens allowance (Bürgergeld): 1.663,68 - 280 = 1.383,68 EUR.
Calculation Example
Alleinerziehend, 1 Kind (8 J.), Miete 550 EUR, mini-job (Minijob) 450 EUR. Regelbedarf: 563 + 348 = 911 EUR. Mehrbedarf AE (36 %): 202,68 EUR. KdU: 550 EUR. Bedarf total: 1.663,68 EUR. Anrechnung: 450 - 100 - 70 = 280 EUR. citizens allowance (Bürgergeld): 1.383,68 EUR/month.
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