The certificate of eligibility for housing contains information on the persons eligible, compliance with the relevant income limits, the living space and the number of living spaces.
The certificate of eligibility for housing entitles the holder to move into a subsidized apartment (social housing). There is no legal entitlement to the mediation of a suitable apartment.
The apartment you want to move into must not exceed the maximum apartment size specified in the WBS. Only in exceptional cases may the number of rooms or the living space be exceeded. The administrative staff will also be happy to provide you with more detailed information on this.
Some social housing units are reserved for a specific group of people. These can be, for example, students, senior citizens (minimum age 60 years), people with disabilities or large households (at least three children). If you belong to a special group of people, this will also be indicated in the certificate of eligibility for housing.
The certificate of eligibility for housing is usually valid for one year, i.e. You can move into social housing within this period. After the expiry of the period of validity, a new certificate of eligibility for housing can be applied for. In addition, it can only be used once to move into social housing.
When concluding the rental agreement, the certificate of eligibility for housing must be handed over to the landlord.
A person who is entitled to live in social housing remains entitled to use it for the duration of the tenancy, regardless of the development of his or her personal and economic circumstances. However, in the event of a significant improvement in income, an obligation to pay an incorrect occupancy tax may arise. In this way, the unjustified advantage of a subsidized social rent is skimmed off according to the tenants' ability to pay.