Income Limits for Wohngeld
Whether you receive Wohngeld depends significantly on your total income. This is compared to the statutory maximum amounts. You are only eligible if your income does not exceed the limit.
What Counts as Income?
- Gross income from employment
- Income from self-employment
- Pensions and retirement benefits
- Unemployment benefit I
- Sick pay and comparable wage replacement benefits
- Maintenance payments and advance maintenance payments
- Income from renting and leasing
- Interest and investment income
What is Deducted from Income?
- Taxes and social security contributions
- Income-related expenses (flat-rate or proven)
- Maintenance payments to third parties
- Allowances for severely disabled persons
- Childcare costs
Guideline Values for Income Limits
The exact limits depend on the rent category, the number of household members and the rent amount. A general statement is not possible. The following table provides a rough orientation for rent category IV (Berlin-West):
| 1-person household | 2-person household | 3-person household | 4-person household | 5-person household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1.300 € | ~1.800 € | ~2.200 € | ~2.700 € | ~3.200 € |
maximum monthly total income (approx.)
Note: These values are estimated guideline values. The actual calculation is made individually.