How to use the calculator
- Enter household size.
- Record total monthly income and rent.
- Choose the appropriate rent level carefully.
Benefits
Housing benefit calculator
Housing benefit estimate based on household, income and rent level.
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Calculator
Calculation path
Step by step
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Determine the maximum amount of rent
Result: €551.00
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Determine applicable rent
Result: €551.00
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Use income for the formula
Result: €1,850.00
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Apply housing benefit formula
Formula: 1.15 × (M – ((a + b × M + c × Y) × Y))
Result: €31.00
Instructions
How to use this calculator correctly
How to read the result
- The calculator shows the limited rent and the income taken into account in addition to the housing benefit value.
Limits of the calculation
- Allowances, special cases and the exact municipal audit are not fully reflected.
Related guide: Better classify citizens' benefit, housing benefit and child allowance
Examples
Typical calculations
2 people, level III
Estimated housing allowance: €31.00
Load this exampleSingle
Estimated housing allowance: €127.00
Load this exampleFamily of four people
Estimated housing allowance: €221.00
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Frequently asked questions
Is the rent level determined automatically?
No. You must consciously choose the appropriate rent level yourself.
Why is my rent capped?
Maximum amounts apply to housing benefit depending on the size of the household and rent level.
Is the result binding?
No. It is an estimate based on the published system and does not replace a decision.
Why can the housing benefit office calculate differently?
Because income, allowances, household characteristics and burdens are examined more closely there.
Can I enter more than five people?
Yes. The rent will then be surcharged for each additional person.
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Sources and notes
Rule status and context
- source
- WoGG Annexes 1 to 3 / BMJ
- Stand
- checked on Apr 21, 2026, valid from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026
- Note
- The update has been valid since January 1, 2025 and therefore also for 2026. The rent level must be deliberately selected manually in the portal.