Address & contact
Address, phone and email of the Wohngeld office Essen at a glance.
To the contact details →Wohngeld Office Essen – Amt für Soziales und Wohnen
The Wohngeldstelle of the City of Essen is responsible for all Wohngeld matters in Essen – from the application to the award and payment. It is part of the Amt für Soziales und Wohnen. Its address: Klinkestraße 29-31, 45136 Essen.
Wohngeldstelle, Wohngeldamt, Wohngeldbehörde
In Essen, the terms Wohngeldstelle, Wohngeldamt and Wohngeldbehörde are used for the same office: the Amt für Soziales und Wohnen of the City of Essen. They always refer to the authority that processes your Wohngeld application.
What the Wohngeld office does
- Receiving and processing Wohngeld applications
- Checking eligibility and the amount of Wohngeld
- Awarding and paying Wohngeld monthly
- Advice on requirements, documents and forms
The Wohngeld office in Essen – all key information
Opening hours
All service hours of the Wohngeld office – including telephone availability.
To the opening hours →Book an appointment
How to book your appointment online – and when personal visits are possible.
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Appointment booking, applications and contact – the digital ways to the Wohngeld office.
To the online services →Frequently asked questions about the Wohngeld office Essen
What is the Wohngeldstelle?
The Wohngeldstelle is the authority of the City of Essen that processes Wohngeld applications, grants and pays Wohngeld. It is part of the Amt für Soziales und Wohnen.
Is the Wohngeldamt the same as the Wohngeldstelle?
Yes – Wohngeldstelle, Wohngeldamt and Wohngeldbehörde are common names for the same office of the City of Essen.
Where is the Wohngeld office in Essen?
In the Amt für Soziales und Wohnen, Klinkestraße 29-31, 45136 Essen.
How do I reach the Wohngeld office?
By phone on +49 201 88-50466 – currently on Tuesdays and Thursdays during service hours – or by email to wohngeld@essen.de.