Special Assistance for Housing Costs: Help with Rent and Maintenance
Municipal special assistance for unexpected housing costs. From rent arrears to insulation measures: your options.
Forms of Housing Assistance
Special assistance for housing costs covers one-off expenditures such as a rent deposit, moving costs or repairs to your home. Conditions: acute need, low income and no own resources.
- Rent deposit: Advance on rent in case of temporary loss of income.
- Home adaptations: For disabled persons, such as stairlifts.
- Energy costs: One-off help with high heating costs.
Application and Tips
Submit invoices to the municipality. Decision within 8 weeks. Aimed at preserving housing, different from general emergency allowance. Combine with energy-saving programs for maximum effect.