Wohngeld Application in Essen: Forms & PDF Documents
The Wohngeld application is made using the official form 'Application for Rent Subsidy under the Housing Benefit Act'. Here you can find out which forms exist, where to get them and what is important when completing them.
These forms exist
- Application for rent subsidy (main form of the Wohngeld application)
- Landlord certificate (Mietbescheinigung) – completed by your landlord
- Annexes to the application for special details, e.g. on income or maintenance
Where to get the forms
- Via the City of Essen service portal – the forms are available there as PDF downloads
- At the Wohngeldstelle of the City of Essen (Amt für Soziales und Wohnen)
How to complete the application correctly
- Enter all details completely and truthfully – incomplete information delays processing.
- List all household members, including children.
- Do not forget the signature of all adult household members.
- Attach the required supporting documents and submit the application together with the landlord certificate.