Key points in 30 seconds
- Open the simulator.
- Enter rent and household.
- Enter income.
Data needed
Rent, town, household and income for the last 12 months.
Advice from the association
Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.
What drives the amount
Rent, area, household size and income.
Common mistake
Delaying.
When to apply
As soon as you move in: no backdating.
Common mistake
Treating the estimate as a right.
Housing rules
Main residence, decent housing, landlord not a direct relative.
Common mistake
Not reporting income changes.
Step by step
- 1Open the simulator.
- 2Enter rent and household.
- 3Enter income.
- 4Save the result.
- 5Apply on moving in.
Official documents and forms
Official sources only. Links open the current version of each form.
Documents needed
Collected: 0 / 5
FAQ
Foreign students eligible?
Yes, with legal residence.
Paid to whom?
Often directly to the landlord.
Result is 0 €?
Check income, housing and rent entered.
Housing benefit estimate (APL)
Enter rent, income and household size for a rough estimate.