Wohngeld Documents – What Do You Need?

Checklist – These Documents Are Required

The following documents are required for the Wohngeld application in Cologne:

• Application Form – The fully completed and signed Wohngeld application form.
• Registration Certificate – A current registration certificate or copy of ID card / passport for all adult household members.
• Rental Contract – The complete rental contract with details of apartment size, start of tenancy and rent amount.
• Landlord's Certificate – The landlord's certificate completed by the landlord (part of the application form). It contains information on current rent, service charges and living space.
• Proof of Income – Proof of income for all household members for the 12 months prior to application.
• Bank Statements – Current bank statements for the last 3 months (all accounts of all household members).
• Proof of Allowances – If applicable: severely disabled person's pass, proof of care allowance or single parenthood.
• Proof of Other Income – Maintenance payments, child benefit, pensions, BAföG or other regular payments.

Proof of Income in Detail

Depending on the type of income, you need different proof:

• Employees: Pay slips for the last 12 months
• Pensioners: Pension notice and current pension adjustment notification
• Self-employed: Latest income tax assessment and a current profit calculation
• Unemployment benefit / sick pay / parental allowance: Current approval notice

Special Documents

In certain situations, additional documents are required:

• For severe disability: Copy of the severely disabled person's pass
• For care needs: Proof of care insurance
• For maintenance payments: Proof of payments actually received

Tips for Your Documents

Submit the documents as completely as possible. This speeds up processing and avoids follow-up queries. If individual documents are missing, submit them promptly.

More helpful information:

• Step-by-Step Guide
• Contact the Wohngeldstelle Cologne