Housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Leinfelden-Echterdingen (Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg) · 41,448 inhabitants · Rent level (Mietenstufe) VI

Rent level VI in Leinfelden-Echterdingen

The rent level (Mietenstufe) sets how much of your rent counts towards housing benefit. Leinfelden-Echterdingen has been in level VI since 2023 (own entry “Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Stadt”). Under the draft law, it stays at level VI from 2027.

Maximum amounts and income limits 2026

* 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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

1. Check whether you qualify with our housing benefit calculator.
2. Fill in the form: the official Wohngeld application form for Baden-Württemberg – 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 Stadtverwaltung Leinfelden-Echterdingen (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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Which housing benefit office is responsible for Leinfelden-Echterdingen?

Usually: Stadtverwaltung Leinfelden-Echterdingen (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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen?

For housing benefit, Leinfelden-Echterdingen is in rent level VI. 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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen?

For a single-person household, up to €615.00 a month, plus a climate component of €19.20 and heating cost relief of €110.40. For a household of four, up to €1,035.00 plus the supplements.

Up to what income can you get housing benefit in Leinfelden-Echterdingen?

As a guide for 2026: up to about €1,593 total income a month if you live alone, and up to about €3,619 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.

Other municipalities: Landkreis Esslingen

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• Filderstadt
• Kirchheim unter Teck
• Nürtingen
• Ostfildern
• Wendlingen am Neckar
• Plochingen
• Neuhausen auf den Fildern
• Wernau
• Denkendorf
• Weilheim an der Teck
• Köngen

All municipalities: Landkreis Esslingen · 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.