[EN] Wohngeld Änderung

If you are currently receiving housing benefit, you can submit a new application for higher housing benefit as a subsidy towards your housing costs if

• your total income has decreased,

• the number of household members to be taken into account has increased or

• your rent or housing costs have increased.

These changes can, but do not necessarily have to, lead to an increase in housing benefit.

You must submit an application for increased housing benefit to your local housing benefit authority. The requirements for this entitlement will be checked.

The increase in housing benefit takes effect from the date of application. A retroactive increase in housing benefit is generally not possible.

Prerequisites for an increase in housing benefit are

• a reduction in income of more than 15%,

• an increase in the number of household members

• an increase of more than 15% in the rent or the cost of home ownership.

These changes can, but do not have to, lead to an increase in housing benefit.

For details, please contact your local housing benefit office.

You must enclose the following documents with your application for housing benefit:

• Proof of income (salary certificate, pension statement, etc.),

Rental agreement or documents on the costs of the residential property you use, if you are its owner.

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