Housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Solingen
Solingen (independent city, Nordrhein-Westfalen) · 164,621 inhabitants · Rent level (Mietenstufe) III
Responsible office
Usually: Stadtverwaltung Solingen (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 Solingen – free of charge, no registration, with the full calculation.
Applying at the housing benefit office is free of charge.
Rent level III in Solingen
The rent level (Mietenstufe) sets how much of your rent counts towards housing benefit. Solingen has been in level III since 2023 (own entry “Solingen, Klingenstadt”). Under the draft law, it stays at level III from 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 Solingen
| Household | Maximum amount 2026 | from 2027 (draft) | Limit 2026 | from 2027 (draft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €456.00 | €456.00 | €1,509 | €1,361 |
| 2 people | €551.00 | €551.00 | €2,037 | €1,827 |
| 3 people | €657.00 | €657.00 | €2,552 | €2,286 |
| 4 people | €766.00 | €766.00 | €3,453 | €3,072 |
| 5 people | €875.00 | €875.00 | €3,962 | €3,502 |
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 Solingen
- 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 Solingen (Wohngeldstelle) – in person, by post or online. Housing benefit is paid from the month you apply.
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit in Solingen
Which housing benefit office is responsible for Solingen?
Usually: Stadtverwaltung Solingen (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 Solingen?
For housing benefit, Solingen is in rent level III. Under the draft reform law, rent level III is due to apply from 1 January 2027 (not yet passed).
How much rent counts towards housing benefit in Solingen?
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 Solingen?
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.
All municipalities: Stadt Solingen · Wohngeld offices in Nordrhein-Westfalen
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.