Longer waiting times are currently to be expected for decisions on housing benefit applications. We are aware that the current situation is particularly challenging for many households due to rising prices. However, due to the improvements to housing benefits introduced by the federal government at very short notice as of January 1, 2023, there is currently a very high volume of applications and corresponding processing backlogs. Please rest assured that our employees are doing their utmost to keep processing times as short as possible. By submitting your application in full and with the necessary supporting documents and refraining from asking questions that are not absolutely necessary (e.g. about the processing status), you can also help to speed up processing.
We ask for your understanding and thank you for your patience.
Further information on the application process
Please take the opportunity to obtain information about your housing benefit application and the required documents by telephone before submitting your application. We will advise you on the phone and also point out other social benefit entitlements. We will then be happy to send you a housing benefit application form and an overview of the required documents. You also have the option of completing the housing benefit application online and printing it out or submitting it directly online.
Click here to go to the application page
Housing benefit applications with the relevant documents can be posted in the mailbox of the City of Hof, Klosterstraße 3. For personal consultations, please make an appointment by telephone. This has the advantage that waiting times can be avoided, requests can be processed more effectively and minimum distances can be maintained.
Contact us
City of Hof - Housing benefit, housing commitment
House address
Schloßgasse 7 95028 Hof
| Housing benefit hotline | +49 9281 815-7997 |
| Fax | +49 9281 815-1199 |
| wohnungsangelegenheiten(at)stadt-hof.de |
Housing benefit calculator & housing benefit law
The housing benefit calculator of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building can give you an indication of whether and to what extent you are entitled to housing benefit.
Further information on the housing benefit law applicable from January 1, 2023 can be found here:
