A Wohnberechtigungsschein is issued both for moving into a subsidized rental apartment and for applying for subsidies for an owner-occupied property.

Whether a Wohnberechtigungsschein can be issued and what size of apartment may be occupied depends on two factors:

• Number of household members to be considered
• Amount of the total income

The total income is the sum of the annual incomes of the household members to be considered minus certain exemptions and deductions.