Your way to the application

If you would like to submit your application for a housing benefit increase online: First use the housing benefit calculator. This is followed by the online application.

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Why should I specify a location?

With the help of the location information, we can display the information, forms and services suitable for you and your responsible office.

Which location should I specify?

For example, your place of residence if you want to apply for a passport or the company location if you want to register a business.

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What requirements must be met?

What else is important?

Children who are eligible for housing benefit and for whom child benefit is paid can receive benefits from the education and participation package.

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Education and participation package

Financial support for education and participation in social and cultural life: all information at a glance

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Frequently asked questions and answers

What happens if my income situation changes?

What do I have to do if my living situation or place of residence changes?

How do I apply for continued benefits?

Where can I find more information on housing benefit?

Did you already know? More benefits for families

Families are entitled to state benefits

Families with children are supported by the state with various family policy measures. The benefits are designed to relieve the financial burden on families, enable parents and children to lead a good life and make it easier to combine family and career. Family policy benefits include, for example, child benefit and parental allowance, benefits from the education and participation package, tax relief and many other benefits.

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