If you need a subsidised flat in Munich, you should send an application. You can then search for a flat via the SOWON web platform.

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Course description Prerequisites

Duration and costs Questions & Answers Legal basis Links and downloads Contact Us

Course description

It is only possible to move into a subsidised flat under certain conditions. Therefore, an application for registration must be sent to the Office for Housing and Migration.

As part of the processing of your application, the individual space requirement (concept: 1 space per person, a different living-room is not offered) and the seriousness of the housing search will be identified. The seriousness is categorised on the basis of a points table. Depending on the level of earnings, registration is valid for a maximum of two years from the date of the decision.

During this duration, you can search for flats on SOWON and apply. The five candidates with the highest urgency will then get a written offer of lodging (nomination) with the contact information of the property managers to view the lodging. The proprietors then decide who gets the flat.

You can send your application online on SOWON or using the paper kind. You can discover more info on online applications in the flyer "Online housing application" and in the explanatory video "Online housing application".

After registration (notification), you will be revealed all offered subsidised flats on SOWON that match your household. You can obtain approximately 3 flats at the same time. You can discover an introduction of the housing search via SOWON in the leaflet "Housing Search Online".

Munich Model flats are not provided on SOWON, however are allocated straight by the property owners. You can discover present housing offers on residential or commercial property portals such as ImmobilienScout24.

Depending on the size of your family, it might take numerous months and even a number of years before a flat can be placed. We advise that you continue to look for flats on the open rental market.

For additional information about the application procedure and finding lodging, please likewise use our assistance pages.

Prerequisites

- Compliance with income limits: - There are different earnings levels. Depending on the level of income, you are entitled to move into flats in the appropriate earnings bracket. If the maximum allowed earnings limitation is exceeded, the application will be declined.

• You can utilize this WBS calculator for an initial check. Please note that the outcome is only a rough guide and is not a binding earnings computation.
  
  Household affiliation (according to Art. 4 BayWoFG) Cohabiting partners can only be signed up collectively if they remain in a so-called long-lasting collaboration. In particular, a relationship of a minimum of two years and the care of joint children function as signs.
• The home typically consists of (from the perspective of the candidate or their spouse/partner) - Children (consisting of foster children).
• Parents, (terrific-) grandparents.
• (Great-) grandchildren.
• Brother/sister.
• Father-in-law/mother-in-law, son-in-law/daughter-in-law.
• Brother-in-law/sister-in-law
  
  - Not consisted of in the household (no joint registration possible):. Uncle, auntie, cousin, nephew, niece, distant relatives and other individuals
  
  regular residence/ primary house in Germany. enough home status when it comes to foreign flat candidates - authorised are for instance: Settlement permit ( § 9 AufenthG), residence permit for humanitarian reasons ( § 25 AufenthG).
• not authorising are, for instance: toleration ( § 60a AufenthG)
  
  Required files
  
  - Proof of income (e.g. salary/wage slips for the last 3 months, SGB II/ SGB XII notification (all pages), last tax assessment notice).
• Identity card, passport or house license.
• Tenancy contract or evidence of existing housing scenario.
• if applicable, confirmation of pregnancy (maternity record or medical certificate). medical certificate, if applicable.
• proof of custody or statement of kid( ren) in separate homes, if appropriate
  
  Duration and costs
  
  Processing time
  
  We process all applications one after the other. Due to the large number of applications received, processing times can unfortunately take around 6 months. You can see the processing status of your application on SOWON( under "Applications"). Therefore, please avoid enquiring about the processing status in the meantime. We will process your application as rapidly as possible.
  
  Please send a repeat application in great time to make sure that registration is as seamless as possible.
  
  Fees and charges
  
  No costs are charged for processing the application. If a flat is effectively discovered, a confirmation cost of 25 euros will be charged.
  
  Questions & Answers
  
  How and where can I get guidance or a visit?
  
  You are welcome to call the service hotline on 089 233-96820 with your enquiry. The service hotline will attempt to clarify your demand over the phone. If you would like an appointment, the workplace will call you back to organize an appointment.
  
  Alternatively, you can utilize our contact form. Here you can deal with many concerns straight (e.g. report modifications and upload files, report technical problems with SOWON, request a brand-new password, ask basic concerns, request a visit). We will clarify your demand as quickly as possible and call you back if necessary.
  
  After making a consultation, you will get a visit confirmation from us. Please bring this with you to the appointment.
  
  How can individuals without internet gain access to use SOWON?
  
  Internet access is needed to search for flats via our SOWON platform. For instance, the computer systems in Munich's city libraries can be used complimentary of charge. You can find a list of areas and opening hours at: muenchner-stadtbibliothek. de/orte-zeiten
  
  If you have a smartphone, tablet or laptop, you can likewise utilize the totally free M-WLAN. M-WLAN hotspots can be found in large parts of the city, for example in public places, cable car stops and municipal facilities.
  
  If you need help utilizing SOWON, you can make an appointment at our office (see previous concern).
  
  How numerous subsidised flats are there?
  
  The City of Munich has a stock of around 91,000 flats owned by local and private housing associations, which are designated by the Office for Housing and Migration, including around 48,500 subsidised flats in the bond. Around 3,000 of these flats are recently designated each year. On the other hand, there are around 30,000 applications per year from households looking for lodging.
  
  Frequently asked questions on the topics of application, modifications, SOWON utilisation, flat search and allotment
  
  You are welcome to utilize our help pages.
  
  Are you a local worker and would like to obtain a subsidised flat and/or local company-rented flat?
  
  Please utilize MIWON solely. You can access it by means of the local intranet - WiLMA (Mitarbeiten Wohnen München) or through your personnel department.
  
  Legal basis
  
  - Bavarian Housing Commitment Act (BayWoBindG).
• Bavarian Housing Promotion Act (BayWoFG).
• Ordinance on the Implementation of Housing Law and Special Urban Development Law (DVWoR).
• Administrative guidelines on the application of housing dedication law (VVWoBindR)
  
  Links and downloads
  
  - Application for subsidised housing
  
  - Completion help for the housing application
  
  - Application for a flat in the Munich Model
  
  - Medical certificate
  
  - Declaration of child( ren) in separate homes
  
  - Certificate of earnings
  
  - Confirmation of income after invoice of adult allowance
  
  - Confirmation of temporary lodging (private emergency situation lodging)
  
  - Points table for subsidised flats
  
  - Income limitation for subsidised flats
  
  - Flyer SOWON - Housing application online
  
  - Flyer SOWON - Online flat search
  
  - Tips for issues with SOWON
  
  - Chances of getting a subsidised flat
  
  - Application for confirmation of income after reprivatisation
  
  - Munich model - rented flat
  
  - Income-orientated extra subsidy (EOZF)
  
  - Housing benefit
  
  - Specialist centre for the prevention of homelessness
  
  - Homelessness assistance
  
  - Housing tracking (occupancy control)
  
  - Housing exchange
  
  - Application for a basic housing entitlement certificate (not valid in Munich)
  
  - Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport
  
  Sozialreferat. Fachbereich Wohnen
  
  Contact number
  
  - +49 89 233-96820 Address Werinherstraße 87. 81541 München Personal consultations are only possible by consultation. Further information can be discovered in the Questions & Answers section. Telephone consultation hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm. Thursday
  
  : 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 8 am to 1 pm Availability - Available: Barrier-free
  
  gain access to.- Not offered: Parking for disabled people Sign language interpreters by previous plan
  by telephone, 089 233-40001. How to discover us Public transport Related services Expiry of lease and occupancy
  limitations for subsidised flats Tenants of subsidised housing( so-called
  social housing )receive information about the date on which the rent and tenancy dedication ends. Munich model- rented flat The Munich Model uses affordable housing for middle-income homes( initial rent from around 12 euros per square metre). An application needs to
  
  be submitted for this.
  
  Help with impending loss of housing (housing security)
  
  Counselling and aid for Munich locals whose tenancy is threatened by termination or eviction proceedings.
  
  Income-orientated additional financing (EOZF)
  
  Are you leasing an EOF flat or a "social letting facilitated" flat? Then you can lower your rent. To do so, look for a rent subsidy.
  
  Enforcement of the misappropriation statute
  
  The misappropriation statute is intended to prevent all steps that deprive the housing market of living area.
  
  Permissible lease level for subsidised flats
  
  Tenants of subsidised housing (so-called social housing) get information about the allowable rent level.
  
  Notification of uninhabited accommodation
  
  As quickly as it is foreseeable that a publicly subsidised flat will end up being vacant, the individual entitled to dispose of it (landlord) need to notify the Office for Housing and Migration of this
  
  Housing benefit - rent subsidy for leased flats
  
  Do you have a low income and are an occupant or care home local? Then you can minimize your housing expenses. To do this, make an application for housing benefit.
  
  Housing advantage unfavorable certificate
  
  As a recipient of housing advantage, you will require an unfavorable certificate if you move home.
  
  Rent index - review of rent increases
  
  The lease index offers an introduction of the standard local relative rent in the city of Munich. A lease increase should be justified in accordance with the lease index.