Social housing eligibility certificate
If you have a low income and are looking for subsidized housing, you can obtain a social housing eligibility certificate.
You can apply for this benefit online here.
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.
In which town or parish do you live?
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 that 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
If you log in with your service account, you can save your application and continue it at a later time. Please note, however, that the information you have entered will only be saved for 24 hours. After 24 hours have elapsed, you will need to start the application over from the beginning.
Privacy Policy
You can find information on how your personal data is processed in the Privacy Policy for the Social Housing Eligibility Certificate.
In a nutshell
If you have a low income and would like to rent a subsidized apartment, you can apply for a social housing eligibility certificate.
With the WBS, you can prove to the landlord that you are eligible to rent a subsidized apartment.
Am I eligible?
If you have a low household income, you can apply for a WBS.
Different requirements, regulations, and income limits apply in each federal state. Therefore, it is important that you contact the appropriate agency in your federal state to find out the income limits and requirements that apply to you when applying for a WBS.
Required Documents
Requirements vary by state. To ensure that you have all the necessary documents, check with your local agency before submitting your application.
Generally, you will need the following documents to apply for the WBS:
Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applying for a WBS.
Note on the validity of the WBS: It is valid for one year from the date it was issued. If you rent a subsidized apartment during this period, your eligibility remains valid for as long as the lease is in effect.
That's how long it takes
Processing times can vary widely. They depend on where you apply for the WBS and how complete and comprehensive your documents are.
These costs are incurred
If you apply for a social housing eligibility certificate, you must pay a fee. The fee may vary depending on where you apply for the WBS.
