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Housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Groß-Gerau

Groß-Gerau (Landkreis Groß-Gerau, Hessen) · 25,401 inhabitants · Rent level (Mietenstufe) V

Responsible office

Usually: Kreisverwaltung Landkreis Groß-Gerau

Address and opening hours

Link: Verwaltungsportal Hessen. General rule under state law – what counts is the information from your local council.

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Rent level V in Groß-Gerau

The rent level (Mietenstufe) sets how much of your rent counts towards housing benefit. Groß-Gerau has been in level V since 2023 (own entry “Groß-Gerau, Stadt”). Under the draft law, level VI is due to apply from 1 January 2027.

Maximum amounts and income limits 2026

HouseholdMaximum rent+ climate+ heatingIncome 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 Groß-Gerau

HouseholdMaximum amount 2026from 2027 (draft)Limit 2026from 2027 (draft)
1 person€562.00€615.00€1,568€1,460
2 people€680.00€745.00€2,114€1,958
3 people€809.00€887.00€2,640€2,440
4 people€946.00€1,035.00€3,570€3,276
5 people€1,080.00€1,183.00€4,089€3,727

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 Groß-Gerau

  1. Check whether you qualify with our housing benefit calculator.
  2. Fill in the form: the official Wohngeld application form for Hessen – or let our assistant fill it in for you.
  3. Gather your documents: rent certificate (Mietbescheinigung), income for the last twelve months, bank details – see documents.
  4. Submit it to Kreisverwaltung Landkreis Groß-Gerau – in person, by post or online. Housing benefit is paid from the month you apply.

Frequently asked questions about housing benefit in Groß-Gerau

Which housing benefit office is responsible for Groß-Gerau?

Usually: Kreisverwaltung Landkreis Groß-Gerau. 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 Groß-Gerau?

For housing benefit, Groß-Gerau is in rent level V. Under the draft reform law, rent level VI is due to apply from 1 January 2027 (not yet passed).

How much rent counts towards housing benefit in Groß-Gerau?

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 Groß-Gerau?

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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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.