Wohngeld application form for Hamburg
Form used in Hamburg: federal form (Bundesvordruck) v2.3 (Hamburg form number GS 4090-1). Published by: Behörde für Stadtentwicklung und Wohnen.
Have the Hamburg 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 Hamburg, the district offices (Bezirksämter) are the housing benefit offices. You can apply online from anywhere in the city. Housing benefit offices (Wohngeldstellen) in Hamburg – 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 Hamburg?
The official form is published by Behörde für Stadtentwicklung und Wohnen; 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 Hamburg?
In Hamburg, you can also email the completed PDF to the housing benefit office; please follow the city’s instructions.
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.