Residence entitlement certificates

Prerequisites

• Compliance with certain income limits. The calculation is always individual.
• Appearance in person is usually necessary, but someone can also be authorized.
• Additional emergency certificate: registered with sole or main residence in Hamburg for at least three years

Documents required

Basically:

• Completed application and a declaration of income for each person with their own income,
• Personal documents of all persons belonging to the household
• possibly marriage certificate
• Current proof of income for the last 12 months
• Depending on the individual case, additional documents may be required (e.g. medical certificates, pregnancy certificate / rental agreement, etc.).

Additional evidence will be requested if required; please include your telephone number on the application.

Please note

Foreign people looking for accommodation can apply for a housing eligibility certificate in any of the 7 Hamburg district offices or present an existing housing eligibility certificate.

Only those who have been registered as having their sole or main residence in Hamburg for at least three years can receive an emergency certificate.

Procedure

Residence entitlement certificates must be applied for in writing.

Processing time

The applicant will receive the certificate of entitlement to accommodation as soon as possible if all the documents are complete and the fee is paid directly.

Fees

Depending on the individual case, 9-20 EUR.