Apply for continued benefit for housing allowance
If you are already receiving housing benefits, you can apply for continued benefits under certain conditions.
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The Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development | Housing Benefit Division Die Senatorin für Bau, Mobilität und Stadtentwicklung | Referat Wohngeld
- +49 421 361 99971
- Contrescarpe 72/73, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- wohngeld
@bau. bremen. de
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General information
Housing benefit is a grant designed to ensure that people can afford suitable, family-friendly accommodation; however, it is only paid upon application. Housing benefit is available in the form of a rent allowance and a housing costs allowance. You can apply for housing benefit by submitting the necessary supporting documents to the Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development – Housing Benefit Unit.
In addition to the visiting hours at your case officer’s office, a general information centre has been set up.
The general information centre for initial applications is located at Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen.
The various opening hours are listed above.
Further information on housing benefit is also available on the website at https://bau.bremen.de/bau/wohngeld-plus-2144283
Our services
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Applying for housing benefit for the first time or for a new application
If you only have a low income, you can apply for housing benefit to reduce your housing costs.
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Communicate significant changes for housing assistance such as number of household members, rent, load, or income.
If you are already receiving housing assistance, you must report certain changes in your personal circumstances.
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Submit application for increase in housing allowance
If you already receive housing benefit, you can apply for an increase in housing benefit under certain circumstances.
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Updated on 04.09.2026