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Submit application for increase in housing allowance

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If you already receive housing benefit, you can apply for an increase in housing benefit under certain circumstances.

		    


                					    

						    

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Your eligibility for housing assistance could increase if 


  • Your total income has decreased by more than 10 percent,
  • your rent or the burden of home ownership (excluding heating costs) has increased by more than 10 percent, or
  • the number of household members has increased.

In the event of a rent increase or an increase in the burden of home ownership, the housing allowance may also be increased retroactively, but only up to the point at which you were granted housing allowance. 

If your total income has decreased due to the fact that there are fewer members in your household to be considered, this can also be a reason for an increase in housing allowance.

								    

									    Requirements
  • Your total income must have decreased by more than 10 percent, or
  • the number of your household members has increased, or
  • Your rent or your home ownership burden (excluding heating costs) has increased by more than 10 percent.

For details, please contact your local housing allowance office.

								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Evidence of the change in the household members to be taken into account.        
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  • Evidence of modified income        
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  • Evidence of change in rent or charge        
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