Housing benefit change
In the event of changes in the current receipt of housing benefit, there is an obligation to notify in the following cases:
- if the rent/burden (excluding heating costs) is reduced by more than 15 percent,
- if the income of household members increases by more than 15 percent,
- if the number of household members decreases,
- if one or more household members apply for or receive transfer benefits (citizen's allowance, basic security),
- in the event of the death of a single member of the household (notification by the heirs or guardians).
The changes may lead to a reduction or, if necessary, to a complete abolition of housing benefit .
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district, the municipality, the joint municipality or the city in which the applicant resides.
Which documents are required?
- Proof of changed income
- Proof of changed rent or encumbrance
What are the fees?
There are no fees.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The competent authority must be notified of the changes without delay.
What else should I know?
Detailed information is available from the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB):
Technically approved by
Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Equality
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.