If you require a subsidised flat in Munich, you need to send 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 costs
Questions & Answers
Legal basis
Links and downloads
Contact Us

Course description

It is just possible to move into a subsidised flat under particular 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 space requirement (principle: 1 space per individual, a different living-room is not provided) and the seriousness of the housing search will be figured out. The urgency is categorised on the basis of a points table. Depending on the level of income, registration stands for an optimum of two years from the date of the decision.

During this period, you can search for flats on SOWON and apply. The 5 applicants with the greatest urgency will then receive a written offer of lodging (election) with the contact information of the property managers 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 discover more details on online applications in the leaflet "Online housing application" and in the explanatory video "Online housing application".

After registration (notice), you will be revealed all offered subsidised flats on SOWON that match your home. You can make an application for as much as three flats at the very same time. You can find a summary of the housing search via SOWON in the leaflet "Housing Search Online".

Munich Model flats are not offered on SOWON, but are allocated directly by the property owners. You can find existing housing offers on residential or commercial property portals such as ImmobilienScout24.

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

For more info about the application procedure and finding accommodation, please likewise use our assistance pages.

Prerequisites

- Compliance with income limitations: - There are different income levels. Depending on the level of income, you are entitled to move into flats in the suitable earnings bracket. If the optimum permitted earnings limit is exceeded, the application will be rejected.
- You can use this WBS calculator for a preliminary check. Please keep in mind that the outcome is only a rough guide and is not a binding income calculation.

Household association (according to Art. 4 BayWoFG) Cohabiting partners can only be signed up collectively if they remain in a so-called long-lasting partnership. In specific, a relationship of at least two years and the care of joint kids act as indicators.
- The household typically includes (from the viewpoint 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 family (no joint registration possible):.
Uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew, niece, distant loved ones and other individuals

habitual house/ primary home in Germany.
adequate residence status when it comes to foreign flat hunters - authorised are for example: Settlement permit ( § 9 AufenthG), home authorization 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 alert (all pages), last tax evaluation notice).
- Identity card, passport or house license.
- Tenancy agreement or evidence of existing housing scenario.
- if applicable, verification of pregnancy (maternity record or medical certificate).
medical certificate, if relevant.
- proof of custody or statement of child( ren) in separate households, if applicable

Duration and costs

Processing time

We process all applications one after the other. Due to the big number 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 refrain from checking the processing status in the meantime. We will process your application as rapidly as possible.

Please submit a repeat application in great time to guarantee that registration is as smooth as possible.

Fees and charges

No costs are charged for processing the application. If a flat is successfully discovered, a verification charge of 25 euros will be charged.

Questions & Answers

How and where can I get recommendations or a consultation?

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 arrange an appointment.

Alternatively, you can utilize our contact kind. Here you can deal with numerous concerns straight (e.g. report changes and upload documents, report technical problems with SOWON, request a new password, ask basic concerns, demand a consultation). We will clarify your request as rapidly as possible and call you back if required.

After making an appointment, you will receive an appointment confirmation from us. Please bring this with you to the visit.

How can people without web gain access to use SOWON?

Internet access is required to look for flats through our SOWON platform. For example, 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 mobile phone, tablet or laptop, you can likewise use the free M-WLAN. M-WLAN hotspots can be found in large parts of the city, for example in public locations, cable car stops and local facilities.

If you require help using SOWON, you can make a visit at our office (see previous concern).

The number of subsidised flats exist?

The City of Munich has a stock of around 91,000 flats owned by municipal and private 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 newly designated each year. On the other hand, there are around 30,000 applications annually from homes searching for lodging.

Frequently asked concerns on the subjects of application, changes, SOWON utilisation, flat search and allowance

You are welcome to utilize our aid pages.

Are you a community employee and want to obtain a subsidised flat and/or municipal company-rented flat?

Please use MIWON specifically. You can access it by means of the local intranet - WiLMA (Mitarbeiten Wohnen München) or by means of 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 policies on the execution 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 kid( ren) in separate families

- Certificate of income

- Confirmation of earnings after invoice of parental allowance

- Confirmation of temporary accommodation (private emergency situation lodging)

- 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 - rented flat

- Income-orientated extra aid (EOZF)

- Housing advantage

- Specialist centre for the avoidance of homelessness

- Homelessness help

- Housing monitoring (occupancy control)

- Housing exchange

- Application for a basic housing entitlement 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 just possible by consultation. Further info can be discovered in the Questions & Answers section. Telephone assessment 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 available: Parking for handicapped individuals Sign language interpreters by prior 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 info about the date on which the lease and occupancy commitment ends. Munich design- leased flat The Munich Model offers affordable housing for middle-income homes( initial rent from around 12 euros per square metre). An application needs to

be sent for this.

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Counselling and assistance for Munich residents whose occupancy is threatened by termination or eviction proceedings.

Income-orientated extra funding (EOZF)

Are you leasing an EOF flat or a "social letting facilitated" flat? Then you can reduce your rent. To do so, obtain a lease aid.

Enforcement of the misappropriation statute

The misappropriation statute is planned to avoid all measures that deny the housing market of living area.

Permissible rent level for subsidised flats

Tenants of subsidised housing (so-called social housing) receive details about the acceptable rent level.

Notification of vacant accommodation

As quickly as it is foreseeable that an openly subsidised flat will become uninhabited, the individual entitled to dispose of it (proprietor) must inform the Office for Housing and Migration of this

Housing benefit - lease aid for leased flats

Do you have a low earnings and are a tenant or care home homeowner? Then you can minimize your housing expenses. To do this, obtain housing advantage.

Housing benefit unfavorable certificate

As a recipient of housing advantage, you will require an unfavorable certificate if you move home.

Rent index - evaluation of rent increases

The rent index supplies an introduction of the basic regional comparative rent in the city of Munich. A rent boost must be justified in accordance with the rent index.