Assumption of rent arrears for recipients of benefits under SGB XII (via the social welfare office)

If you have rent arrears and could lose your apartment as a result, the social services office may, under certain conditions, cover your rent arrears in the form of a loan. You can apply here to have your rent arrears covered.

Digital Application Assistant

Step 1

Digital Application Assistant: Find the relevant authority & submit an application

Use our wizard to find the right authority in just a few steps and submit your application straight away.

Please start by entering your place of residence so that we can show you the relevant information, application forms, your relevant authority and the applicable data protection regulations. We will then ask you four short questions to help us find the right authority for you.

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Note on Submitting Applications

Important: The application for the assumption of rent arrears on this page is intended exclusively for recipients of benefits under SGB XII (via the social welfare office).

If you receive benefits under SGB II (through the Job Center) and would like to apply for coverage of rent arrears, please use the designated application page for coverage of rent arrears for recipients of benefits under SGB II (through the Job Center).

For more general information on the payment of rent arrears, please visit the benefits page on the payment of rent arrears.

The Online Application – Explained Simply

Please enter your ZIP code. We will use the location you provide to determine whether you can submit an online application.

Fill out the online application. You can conveniently fill out the online form from home. Supporting documents can simply be photographed and uploaded.

Submit your application online. Before doing so, please check to make sure you have provided all the necessary information and supporting documents correctly.

Please allow time for processing. If there are any follow-up questions or new information regarding your application, the relevant office will contact you.

Note on Data Storage

With your service account, you can save your application at any time and continue at a later date. Please note, however, that your entries will only be saved for 24 hours. After this period expires, you will need to start the application process over.

Privacy Policy

You can find information about the processing of your personal data in the Privacy Policy for the Collection of Rent Arrears.

In a nutshell

If you have rent arrears and are unable to pay them off on your own, the social services office may, under certain conditions, cover your rent arrears.

The purpose of covering rent arrears is to protect you from losing your apartment. You can apply for this assistance in writing or online. It is usually paid to you as a loan.

Am I eligible?

Whether a person is eligible for assistance with rent arrears is always determined on a case-by-case basis by the social services office after reviewing the specific circumstances. You can submit an application if you have rent arrears and are therefore facing a notice of termination or an eviction lawsuit.

There is no legal entitlement to this benefit.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for the application:

Application for Payment of Rent Arrears
Current statement of claims/rental account statement
Reminder notice/notice of termination/eviction lawsuit
Lease agreement or other proof of the rent due; if applicable, rent certification
Utility bill

Deadlines

There are no deadlines to meet when applying for assistance with overdue rent.

That's how long it takes

Once you have submitted all the necessary documents to the social services office in person or online, it may take several weeks before you receive a response.

These costs are incurred

There is no cost to you for applying to have your rent arrears covered.