If you need a subsidised flat in Munich, you need to submit an application. You can then browse for a flat by means of the SOWON web platform.
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Course description
Prerequisites
Required documents
Duration and expenses
Questions & Answers
Legal basis
Links and downloads
Contact Us
Course description
It is just possible to move into a subsidised flat under certain conditions. Therefore, an application for registration should be sent to the Office for Housing and Migration.
As part of the processing of your application, the private room requirement (principle: 1 space per person, a separate living-room is not provided) and the seriousness of the housing search will be determined. The urgency is categorised on the basis of a points table. Depending on the level of earnings, registration stands for an optimum of two years from the date of the choice.
During this period, you can browse for flats on SOWON and apply. The 5 candidates with the greatest seriousness will then get a composed offer of accommodation (election) with the contact information of the proprietors to view the lodging. The proprietors 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 "Online housing application".
After registration (notification), you will be revealed all available subsidised flats on SOWON that match your family. You can request as much as three flats at the same time. You can discover a summary of the housing search by means of SOWON in the flyer "Housing Search Online".
Munich Model flats are not offered on SOWON, however are allocated straight by the property managers. You can find present housing offers on residential or commercial property websites such as ImmobilienScout24.
Depending on the size of your household, it might take a number of months or perhaps several years before a flat can be put. We suggest that you continue to try to find flats on the open rental market.
For additional info about the application procedure and finding accommodation, please likewise use our aid pages.
Prerequisites
- Compliance with earnings limits: - There are various income levels. Depending upon the level of earnings, you are entitled to move into flats in the appropriate income bracket. If the maximum permitted income limit is surpassed, the application will be rejected.
- 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 estimation.
Household affiliation (according to Art. 4 BayWoFG) Cohabiting partners can only be registered jointly if they are in a so-called long-lasting collaboration. In specific, a relationship of at least two years and the care of joint children serve as signs. - The home normally includes (from the perspective of the candidate or their spouse/partner) - Children (consisting of foster kids).
- Parents, (excellent-) 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, distant loved ones and other persons
habitual residence/ primary residence in Germany. enough home status in the case of foreign flat hunters - authorised are for instance: Settlement authorization ( § 9 AufenthG), house permit for humanitarian factors ( § 25 AufenthG). - not authorising are, for instance: toleration ( § 60a AufenthG)
Required documents
- Proof of earnings (e.g. salary/wage slips for the last 3 months, SGB II/ SGB XII notice (all pages), last tax assessment notification). - Identity card, passport or house license.
- Tenancy contract or proof of present housing situation.
- if appropriate, verification of pregnancy (maternity record or medical certificate). medical certificate, if suitable.
- proof of custody or declaration of kid( ren) in separate families, if applicable
Duration and costs
Processing time
We process all applications one after the other. Due to the a great deal of applications received, processing times can sadly take around 6 months. You can view 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 quickly as possible.
Please submit a repeat application in excellent 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 verification fee of 25 euros will be charged.
Questions & Answers
How and where can I get suggestions or a visit?
You are welcome to call the service hotline on 089 233-96820 with your enquiry. The service hotline will try to clarify your demand over the phone. If you would like a visit, the office will call you back to arrange a visit.
Alternatively, you can use our contact type. Here you can handle many issues directly (e.g. report modifications and upload files, report technical issues with SOWON, demand a brand-new password, ask basic concerns, request an appointment). We will clarify your demand as quickly as possible and call you back if necessary.
After making an appointment, you will get a visit verification from us. Please bring this with you to the visit.
How can individuals without web gain access to usage SOWON?
Internet gain access to is required to look for flats via our SOWON platform. For instance, the computers in Munich's city libraries can be used free 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 use the free M-WLAN. M-WLAN hotspots can be discovered in large parts of the city, for example in public places, cable car stops and local centers.
If you require aid using SOWON, you can make an appointment 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 community and personal housing associations, which are allocated by the Office for Housing and Migration, including around 48,500 subsidised flats in the bond. Around 3,000 of these flats are freshly allocated each year. On the other hand, there are around 30,000 applications annually from homes searching for accommodation.
Frequently asked questions on the topics of application, changes, SOWON utilisation, flat search and allowance
You are welcome to utilize our aid pages.
Are you a local staff member and wish to request a subsidised flat and/or municipal company-rented flat?
Please use MIWON solely. You can access it by means of the local 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 policies on the execution of housing commitment 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 child( ren) in separate households
- Certificate of earnings
- Confirmation of income after receipt of parental allowance
- Confirmation of momentary accommodation (personal emergency situation accommodation)
- Points table for subsidised flats
- Income limit 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 - leased flat
- Income-orientated extra subsidy (EOZF)
- Housing advantage
- Specialist centre for the prevention of homelessness
- Homelessness support
- Housing tracking (tenancy control)
- Housing exchange
- Application for a general housing privilege 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 just possible by consultation. Further info can be found in the Questions & Answers area. 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 prior plan
by telephone, 089 233-40001. How to find us Public transport Related services Expiry of rent and occupancy
constraints for subsidised flats Tenants of subsidised housing( so-called
social housing )receive details about the date on which the rent and tenancy commitment ends. Munich design- leased flat The Munich Model uses budget-friendly housing for middle-income homes( preliminary rent from around 12 euros per square metre). An application must
be submitted for this.
Assist with imminent loss of housing (housing security)
Counselling and help for Munich citizens whose occupancy is threatened by termination or eviction procedures.
Income-orientated additional financing (EOZF)
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Enforcement of the misappropriation statute
The misappropriation statute is intended to prevent all measures that deny the housing market of living area.
Permissible rent 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 person entitled to deal with it (landlord) should inform the Office for Housing and Migration of this
Housing advantage - rent subsidy for leased flats
Do you have a low earnings and are a tenant or care home citizen? Then you can lower your housing costs. To do this, make an application for housing advantage.
Housing benefit 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 rent index offers a summary of the basic local comparative rent in the city of Munich. A lease boost must be validated in accordance with the lease index.