Schwerin (dpa/mv) - The state government expects the housing benefit reform to triple the number of those entitled to claim. "Income limits are rising up to the lower middle incomes," said Building Minister Christian level on Thursday in Schwerin. Pensioners with a gross pension of less than 1,500 euros or single people with a wage of less than 2,000 euros can therefore apply for housing benefit from January 1st. However, the income limits are variable and not rigid.
Overall, the ministry expects the potential recipients in the country to triple from the current 22,000 households to 66,000. According to the information, citizens can check whether they are entitled themselves using the digital housing allowance calculator of the Zweckverband Electronic Verwaltungs.
However, the success of the reform depends on how it is implemented. The municipalities are therefore facing major challenges, he expects an accumulation of applications in the new year. The minister therefore asked for patience and assured: "Of course, the housing benefit will be paid retrospectively".
