Apply for a certificate of eligibility for housing
Service description
The certificate of eligibility for housing is an official certificate that a tenant can use to prove that he or she is entitled to move into publicly funded housing (social housing) in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The residence entitlement certificate is valid for a maximum of one year.
You can apply for the housing entitlement certificate from the responsible office in two ways:
- General certificate of eligibility for housing
The applicant is entitled to move into any social housing. - Special housing entitlement certificate
Prospective tenants apply for a specific social housing unit - subject to compliance with the special eligibility requirements. With this housing entitlement certificate, the applicant is entitled to move into (only) this specific social housing.
- General certificate of eligibility for housing
Procedure
You can submit the application to the responsible office in person or in writing. The person seeking accommodation must submit a declaration of income for themselves and each person in their household.
Prerequisites
Households whose qualifying income does not exceed the relevant income limit receive a housing entitlement certificate. The income limit depends on the number of people in the household and the relevant support programs. A housing entitlement certificate is issued if the total income of the household does not exceed the income limit according to § 13 LWoFG.
The total annual income is made up of the gross annual income of all persons belonging to the household. It is calculated in accordance with the State Housing Assistance Act.
In exceptional cases, a certificate of eligibility for housing may also be issued without compliance with the relevant income limits to take into account the special needs of a household member or to avoid particular hardship. This must be examined according to the circumstances of the individual case.
What documents are required?
- Identity card
- Proof of income from all persons wishing to move into the apartment (e.g. proof of income to be completed by the employer, last income tax assessment/declaration and last tax-recognized profit or proof of tax assessment for tradespeople/self-employed persons).
What fees apply?
There are no fees or costs.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
The certificate of eligibility for housing must be presented to the landlord or landlady before moving into a subsidized apartment.
Legal basis