Housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Ennepetal
Ennepetal (Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen) · 29,266 inhabitants · Rent level (Mietenstufe) III
Responsible office
Usually: Stadtverwaltung or Gemeindeverwaltung Ennepetal (Wohngeldstelle)
Link: Wohngeld NRW (Land). General rule under state law – what counts is the information from your local council.
Many towns and municipalities offer the state’s online application.
Is it worth applying?
Calculate your housing benefit for Ennepetal – free of charge, no registration, with the full calculation.
Applying at the housing benefit office is free of charge.
Rent level III in Ennepetal
The rent level (Mietenstufe) sets how much of your rent counts towards housing benefit. Ennepetal has been in level III since 2023 (own entry “Ennepetal, Stadt”). Under the draft law, level II is due to apply from 1 January 2027.
Maximum amounts and income limits 2026
| Household | Maximum rent | + climate | + heating | Income limit* | approx. gross pay** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €456.00 | €19.20 | €110.40 | €1,509 | €2,258 |
| 2 people | €551.00 | €24.80 | €142.60 | €2,037 | €3,012 |
| 3 people | €657.00 | €29.60 | €170.20 | €2,552 | €3,748 |
| 4 people | €766.00 | €34.40 | €197.80 | €3,453 | €5,035 |
| 5 people | €875.00 | €39.20 | €225.40 | €3,962 | €5,762 |
* 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 Ennepetal
| Household | Maximum amount 2026 | from 2027 (draft) | Limit 2026 | from 2027 (draft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €456.00 | €408.00 | €1,509 | €1,324 |
| 2 people | €551.00 | €493.00 | €2,037 | €1,779 |
| 3 people | €657.00 | €587.00 | €2,552 | €2,228 |
| 4 people | €766.00 | €686.00 | €3,453 | €2,998 |
| 5 people | €875.00 | €782.00 | €3,962 | €3,418 |
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 Ennepetal
- Check whether you qualify with our housing benefit calculator.
- Fill in the form: the official Wohngeld application form for Nordrhein-Westfalen – 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 or Gemeindeverwaltung Ennepetal (Wohngeldstelle) – in person, by post or online. Housing benefit is paid from the month you apply.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit in Ennepetal
Which housing benefit office is responsible for Ennepetal?
Usually: Stadtverwaltung or Gemeindeverwaltung Ennepetal (Wohngeldstelle). 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 Ennepetal?
For housing benefit, Ennepetal is in rent level III. Under the draft reform law, rent level II is due to apply from 1 January 2027 (not yet passed).
How much rent counts towards housing benefit in Ennepetal?
For a single-person household, up to €456.00 a month, plus a climate component of €19.20 and heating cost relief of €110.40. For a household of four, up to €766.00 plus the supplements.
Up to what income can you get housing benefit in Ennepetal?
As a guide for 2026: up to about €1,509 total income a month if you live alone, and up to about €3,453 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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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.