Wohngeld calculator

Estimate your monthly Wohngeld (housing benefit) from your household, income, rent and Mietenstufe. Free, no sign-up — your entries stay in your browser.

Have a tenancy agreement or payslip to hand?

Upload it and I'll read your rent or gross income. The file is processed in the EU and not stored.

Your city (optional)

People in the household

Mietenstufe of your town

I–VII, set per municipality by rent level. If unsure, check your town's Mietenstufe or pick the closest.

Household gross income per month (€)

Before tax and social contributions — the standard flat deductions below are applied for you.

Which of these do you pay? Income tax Statutory health & care insurance Statutory pension insurance

Monthly rent incl. cold operating costs (€)

Bruttokaltmiete (without heating). Counted up to the legal maximum for your Mietenstufe.

Severely disabled household members

Single parent (living only with your child/children)