Housing benefit Authorisation of an increase

  • Performance specification

    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 mortgage has increased in the case of residential property.

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

    You must apply for increased housing benefit at your local housing benefit office. The requirements for this entitlement will be checked.

    Housing benefit is increased from the date of application. A retroactive increase in housing benefit is generally not possible.

  • Teaser

    If your total income has decreased or your rent burden or the number of household members has increased, you can apply for an increase in housing benefit.

  • Process flow

    You will only receive a higher housing benefit if you apply for an increase.
    You must submit the application for an increase to the housing benefit authority responsible for you. Once the application has been processed, the housing benefit authority will issue a decision.

  • Requirements

    Requirements for an increase in housing benefit:

    • the reduction in income by more than 10%,
    • the increase in the number of household members,
    • an increase of more than 10% in the rent or charge for residential property.

    These changes may or may not lead to an increase in housing benefit.

  • Which documents are required?

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

    • Proof of income (salary certificate, pension certificate, etc.),
    • proof of a rent increase, if applicable,
    • Documents on the costs of the residential property you use, if you are its owner,
    • Proof of the change that has occurred.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    Housing benefit is increased from the date of application. A retroactive increase in housing benefit is generally not possible.

  • Legal basis

  • Appeal

    Contradiction

  • What else should I know?

    If your financial situation or living circumstances have improved or changed, this may also lead to a reduction in housing benefit. You are therefore obliged to notify the housing benefit authority immediately of any changes that could lead to a reduction in your housing benefit
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Who do I need to contact?

Please contact the housing benefit authority responsible for your place of residence.

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