What is housing benefit (Wohngeld) and where can you apply for it?
- Housing benefit is extra financial support for people with low incomes to help them pay the rent.
- Generally speaking, anyone with a low income may apply for housing benefit.
- You can get the application form and further information from the housing benefit office.
Application for housing benefit
Where?
Jugend- und Sozialamt, Wohngeldstelle, Bildungs- und Teilhabeleistungen für Wohngeld- und Kinderzuschlagsempfänger (Sachgebiet)
Adress

Zehnthofstraße 10-12, 75175 Pforzheim
Contact (SG Wohngeld, BuT...)
What will you need?
- Passport or ID card
- Proof of income
- Rental contract
What will you receive?
- Approval/denial of housing benefit support
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