Moving can be a stressful and expensive affair, especially when you’ve found a new apartment or house and decide to relocate. But what if you can’t afford the move? This is where the financial support from the office can help.
In Germany, people in certain situations are entitled to financial assistance from the office to finance their moves. This assistance is provided in the form of a relocation cost allowance or housing acquisition costs (WBK).
Relocation allowance is usually granted when the move is necessary due to unemployment, education, study or illness. This aid is intended to help those affected to be able to leave their apartment or house and live elsewhere. The amount of the moving allowance depends on several factors, such as the size of the home or the scope of the move.
Housing acquisition costs, on the other hand, are granted if the persons concerned are forced to move into a new apartment for certain reasons. These reasons may include, for example, an impending eviction, a change of residence under homeless assistance programs, or relocation due to family or health reasons. Here, too, the level of support depends on various factors.
However, it is important to note that financial assistance from the Office is not automatic. Those affected must submit an application and disclose their financial situation. In addition, the move must be deemed necessary and reasonable.
There are also some conditions that must be met in order to receive the financial assistance. For example, those affected must be able to prove a certain length of stay in their old home and their new home must meet the requirements of the local housing market.
Overall, the financial support provided by the Office can help people in difficult situations to be able to manage a move and improve their housing situation. However, it is important to keep the conditions and requirements in mind and to inform yourself sufficiently in advance.
