Wohngeld application form for Berlin
Form used in Berlin: federal template (Bundesmuster) 01/2023, accessible version. Published by: Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen (Formularcenter).
Have the Berlin form filled in for you
Our assistant asks for your details step by step and enters them into exactly this official form – for the rent subsidy or the owner-occupier subsidy. You also get your personal list of documents and pre-filled certificates for your landlord and employer.
Prepare your applicationCalculate housing benefit first
You check the details, sign and submit the application yourself. Applying at the office is free of charge; the housing benefit office makes the decision.
Where do I submit the application?
In Berlin, the twelve district offices (Bezirksämter) are the housing benefit offices (Wohnungsamt, Wohngeldstelle). The Bezirksamt for the district where you live is responsible. Housing benefit offices (Wohngeldstellen) in Berlin – with a postcode search.
Tips for filling in the form
- List everyone in your household, including children and partners with no income.
- Give your income for the last 12 months and say what will change over the next 12 months (e.g. a pay rise or the end of parental allowance).
- Every adult in the household must sign.
- If a document is still missing, submit the application anyway – housing benefit is paid from the month in which the office receives it.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the Wohngeld application form for Berlin?
The official form is published by Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen (Formularcenter); you will find the link on this page. You can also get the form from your housing benefit office.
Can I apply for housing benefit online in Berlin?
Online application via service.berlin.de; you tick the type of application on the form.
How much does the application cost?
Nothing. Applying at the housing benefit office is free of charge. You only pay if you choose to use a private service – such as our form-filling service.
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We link to the forms on the websites of the federal states or local councils (as of 8 November 2026) and do not offer blank forms for download. Einfach Wohngeld is not a public authority.