If you need a subsidised flat in Munich, you should submit an application. You can then browse for a flat via the SOWON web platform.
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Course description
Prerequisites
Required documents
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 particular conditions. Therefore, an application for registration need to be submitted to the Office for Housing and Migration.
As part of the processing of your application, the specific room requirement (concept: 1 room per individual, a different living room is not supplied) and the urgency of the housing search will be determined. The seriousness is categorised on the basis of a points table. Depending upon the level of earnings, registration is legitimate for an optimum of two years from the date of the decision.
During this duration, you can look for flats on SOWON and apply. The five applicants with the highest urgency will then receive a composed offer of accommodation (election) with the contact information of the proprietors to view the accommodation. The property managers then choose who gets the flat.
You can send your application online on SOWON or using the paper type. You can find 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 shown all readily available subsidised flats on SOWON that match your home. You can request approximately 3 flats at the very same time. You can discover an introduction of the housing search through SOWON in the leaflet "Housing Search Online".
Munich Model flats are not used on SOWON, however are assigned directly by the property managers. You can find current housing deals on residential or commercial property websites such as ImmobilienScout24.
Depending on the size of your family, it may take a number of months or 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 accommodation, please likewise utilize our help pages.
Prerequisites
- Compliance with income limits: - There are various earnings levels. Depending upon the level of earnings, you are entitled to move into flats in the suitable earnings bracket. If the optimum allowed earnings limitation is gone beyond, the application will be rejected.
- You can use this WBS calculator for a preliminary check. Please keep in mind that the outcome is just a rough guide and is not a binding income calculation.
Household association (according to Art. 4 BayWoFG) Cohabiting partners can only be registered jointly if they remain in a so-called long-term collaboration. In particular, a relationship of a minimum of 2 years and the care of joint children serve as indicators.
- The family typically consists of (from the point of view of the candidate or their spouse/partner) - Children (including 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 included in the home (no joint registration possible):.
Uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew, niece, remote relatives and other individuals
regular residence/ primary residence in Germany.
adequate residence status in the case of foreign flat hunters - authorised are for instance: Settlement authorization ( § 9 AufenthG), house permit for humanitarian reasons ( § 25 AufenthG).
- not authorising are, for example: toleration ( § 60a AufenthG)
Required documents
- Proof of income (e.g. salary/wage slips for the last 3 months, SGB II/ SGB XII notice (all pages), last tax evaluation notification).
- Identity card, passport or house license.
- Tenancy arrangement or evidence of current housing scenario.
- if applicable, confirmation of pregnancy (maternity record or medical certificate).
medical certificate, if applicable.
- proof of custody or statement of child( ren) in separate households, if relevant
Duration and expenses
Processing time
We process all applications one after the other. Due to the large number of applications received, processing times can regrettably take around 6 months. You can view the processing status of your application on SOWON( under "Applications"). Therefore, please avoid checking the processing status in the meantime. We will process your application as quickly as possible.
Please send a repeat application in great time to ensure that registration is as smooth as possible.
Fees and charges
No fees are charged for processing the application. If a flat is effectively discovered, a confirmation charge of 25 euros will be charged.
Questions & Answers
How and where can I get advice or a visit?
You are welcome to call the service hotline on 089 233-96820 with your query. The service hotline will attempt to clarify your demand over the phone. If you would like a visit, the workplace will call you back to arrange an appointment.
Alternatively, you can utilize our contact form. Here you can handle many problems straight (e.g. report modifications and upload files, report technical issues with SOWON, request a new password, ask general questions, request a visit). We will clarify your request as rapidly as possible and call you back if required.
After making a visit, you will get a consultation confirmation from us. Please bring this with you to the appointment.
How can people without web gain access to use SOWON?
Internet gain access to is needed to look for flats via our SOWON platform. For instance, the computer systems in Munich's city libraries can be used complimentary of charge. You can discover a list of areas and opening hours at: muenchner-stadtbibliothek. de/orte-zeiten
If you have a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer, you can likewise use the free M-WLAN. M-WLAN hotspots can be found in large parts of the city, for instance in public places, tram stops and municipal centers.
If you need assistance using SOWON, you can make a consultation at our workplace (see previous question).
The number of 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 assigned by the Office for Housing and Migration, consisting of 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 annually from homes looking for lodging.
Frequently asked concerns on the topics of application, modifications, SOWON utilisation, flat search and allowance
You are welcome to use our aid pages.
Are you a local employee and would like to make an application for a subsidised flat and/or local company-rented flat?
Please use MIWON specifically. You can access it via the community intranet - WiLMA (Mitarbeiten Wohnen München) or by means of your workers 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 implementation of housing dedication law (VVWoBindR)
Links and downloads
- Application for subsidised housing
- Completion aid for the housing application
- Application for a flat in the Munich Model
- Medical certificate
- Declaration of kid( ren) in separate homes
- Certificate of earnings
- Confirmation of income after invoice of adult allowance
- Confirmation of momentary lodging (personal emergency accommodation)
- Points table for subsidised flats
- Income limitation for subsidised flats
- Flyer SOWON - Housing application online
- Flyer SOWON - Online flat search
- Tips for problems with SOWON
- Chances of getting a subsidised flat
- Application for verification of income after reprivatisation
- Munich model - rented flat
- Income-orientated additional aid (EOZF)
- Housing benefit
- Specialist centre for the prevention of homelessness
- Homelessness assistance
- Housing monitoring (occupancy control)
- Housing exchange
- Application for a basic housing privilege certificate (not legitimate in Munich)
- Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport
Sozialreferat.
Fachbereich Wohnen
Telephone 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 area. Telephone assessment hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm. Thursday
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constraints for subsidised flats Tenants of subsidised housing( so-called
social housing )get details about the date on which the rent and tenancy commitment ends. Munich design- rented flat The Munich Model offers budget-friendly housing for middle-income homes( preliminary lease 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 help for Munich residents whose tenancy is threatened by termination or eviction proceedings.
Income-orientated additional financing (EOZF)
Are you leasing an EOF flat or a "social letting made simple" flat? Then you can lower your lease. To do so, make an application for a lease aid.
Enforcement of the misappropriation statute
The misappropriation statute is intended to avoid all procedures that deny the housing market of living area.
Permissible rent level for subsidised flats
Tenants of subsidised housing (so-called social housing) get info about the allowable lease level.
Notification of uninhabited lodging
As soon as it is foreseeable that an openly subsidised flat will end up being vacant, the person entitled to deal with it (property manager) need to notify the Office for Housing and Migration of this
Housing advantage - lease subsidy for rented flats
Do you have a low income and are a tenant or care home resident? Then you can decrease your housing expenses. To do this, request housing benefit.
Housing advantage negative certificate
As a recipient of housing advantage, you will need a negative certificate if you move house.
Rent index - evaluation of lease increases
The lease index supplies an introduction of the basic local comparative rent in the city of Munich. A lease boost should be justified in accordance with the rent index.
