Housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Bad Krozingen
Bad Krozingen (Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg) · 21,620 inhabitants · Rent level (Mietenstufe) V
Responsible office
Usually: Stadtverwaltung Bad Krozingen (Wohngeldstelle der Großen Kreisstadt)
Link: service-bw: Wohngeld. General rule under state law – what counts is the information from your local council.
The online application is offered by service-bw (with BundID), provided your housing benefit office takes part.
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Rent level V in Bad Krozingen
The rent level (Mietenstufe) sets how much of your rent counts towards housing benefit. Bad Krozingen has been in level V since 2023 (own entry “Bad Krozingen, Stadt”). Under the draft law, it stays at level V from 2027.
Maximum amounts and income limits 2026
| Household | Maximum rent | + climate | + heating | Income limit* | approx. gross pay** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €562.00 | €19.20 | €110.40 | €1,568 | €2,342 |
| 2 people | €680.00 | €24.80 | €142.60 | €2,114 | €3,122 |
| 3 people | €809.00 | €29.60 | €170.20 | €2,640 | €3,873 |
| 4 people | €946.00 | €34.40 | €197.80 | €3,570 | €5,202 |
| 5 people | €1,080.00 | €39.20 | €225.40 | €4,089 | €5,943 |
* Monthly total income (after standard deductions) up to which housing benefit is still payable, if your rent reaches the maximum amount including supplements. ** Rough conversion for employee households with the full 30% deduction. Guide values only, not a promise.
From 2027: what is set to change in Bad Krozingen
| Household | Maximum amount 2026 | from 2027 (draft) | Limit 2026 | from 2027 (draft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €562.00 | €562.00 | €1,568 | €1,430 |
| 2 people | €680.00 | €680.00 | €2,114 | €1,919 |
| 3 people | €809.00 | €809.00 | €2,640 | €2,393 |
| 4 people | €946.00 | €946.00 | €3,570 | €3,216 |
| 5 people | €1,080.00 | €1,080.00 | €4,089 | €3,659 |
The Federal Government’s draft law (BT-Drs. 21/8284), not yet passed: new rent levels, heating cost relief cut by half and a revised formula. All about Wohngeld 2027 (in German)
How to apply for housing benefit in Bad Krozingen
- Check whether you qualify with our housing benefit calculator.
- Fill in the form: the official Wohngeld application form for Baden-Württemberg – or let our assistant fill it in for you.
- Gather your documents: rent certificate (Mietbescheinigung), income for the last twelve months, bank details – see documents.
- Submit it to Stadtverwaltung Bad Krozingen (Wohngeldstelle der Großen Kreisstadt) – in person, by post or online. Housing benefit is paid from the month you apply.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit in Bad Krozingen
Which housing benefit office is responsible for Bad Krozingen?
Usually: Stadtverwaltung Bad Krozingen (Wohngeldstelle der Großen Kreisstadt). The state’s online services portal lists the address and opening hours; what counts is the information from your local council.
What is the rent level in Bad Krozingen?
For housing benefit, Bad Krozingen is in rent level V. Under the draft reform law, rent level V is due to apply from 1 January 2027 (not yet passed).
How much rent counts towards housing benefit in Bad Krozingen?
For a single-person household, up to €562.00 a month, plus a climate component of €19.20 and heating cost relief of €110.40. For a household of four, up to €946.00 plus the supplements.
Up to what income can you get housing benefit in Bad Krozingen?
As a guide for 2026: up to about €1,568 total income a month if you live alone, and up to about €3,570 for a household of four – provided your rent reaches the maximum amount. Total income (Gesamteinkommen) is your income after the standard deductions, not your gross pay.
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- Gundelfingen
- Kirchzarten
- March
- Staufen im Breisgau
- Ehrenkirchen
- Löffingen
- Schallstadt
- Heitersheim
All municipalities: Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald · Wohngeld offices in Baden-Württemberg
Einfach Wohngeld is not a public authority; the housing benefit office makes the decision. Figures: §§ 12, 19 WoGG with annexes, WoGV (law as of 2025, in force); from 2027, BT-Drs. 21/8284 (draft). Rent level: Anlage zu § 1 Abs. 3 WoGV. Municipality directory © Destatis, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung 2.0. Which office is responsible: general rule under state law, given without guarantee.