Housing Allowance Calculator
Check your entitlement to housing allowance. Calculation according to the Housing Allowance Act with rent level and income.
Household Information
Housing Benefit per Month
0,00 €
Housing Benefit per Year
0,00 €
With the specified income, there is likely no entitlement to housing benefit. Consider alternative benefits such as citizen's income.
Note: This calculation is for guidance only. Actual housing benefit depends on the rent level of the municipality, heating cost component, and other factors. Since 2023, the Housing Benefit Plus Act applies with increased benefits. As of: 2025.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is entitled to housing benefit (Wohngeld)?
Wohngeld is available to low-income households who earn too much for Buergergeld but too little to afford adequate housing. Since the 2023 reform, significantly more households are eligible.
How is housing benefit calculated?
The amount depends on household income, number of household members, and the local rent level. The formula considers rent caps that vary by municipality and household size.
What is the Housing Allowance Calculator?
The housing benefit calculator computes the rent subsidy or mortgage subsidy for low-income households under the Housing Benefit Act.
How does the Housing Allowance Calculator work?
Enter household size, total income and rent. The calculator applies the housing benefit formula linking income, rent and household size. Since the Wohngeld-Plus reform of 2023 significantly more households qualify.
Key Data and Facts
Average housing benefit 2025: approx. 370 euros/month. Income, rent and household size determine the amount. Heating and climate components included since 2023.
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