Wohngeld housing benefit calculator 2026
2026 rules · Reviewed on 4 October 2026
Estimate German housing benefit using income, rent, location and household size. English Wohngeld calculator with explanations and documents for your application.
Check your potential entitlement to housing benefit.
This estimate is for guidance and does not guarantee approval.
Questions about the calculator
What information do I need?
Household size, town or postcode, rent excluding heating and electricity, income and relevant deductions. Each field explains which amount is needed.
Is the estimate the amount I will receive?
It is an indication. The relevant housing benefit authority checks the application and documents and decides entitlement and the final amount.
Can I check Kinderzuschlag too?
Yes. After calculating, you can choose to transfer data to the KiZ calculator. Check the imported details and provide the additional information requested there.
What happens to my information?
The calculation runs in your browser. Salaries and other values are not sent to the server. Only if you choose to transfer data to the other calculator are the details temporarily stored in this browser for up to 10 minutes.