Housing support
Housing benefit
Housing benefit is state support for citizens who receive a subsidy towards their rent (rent subsidy) or towards the costs of owner-occupied housing (encumbrance subsidy) due to their low income.
In order to receive housing benefit, an application must be submitted to the local housing benefit authority
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Residence authorisation certificate
The certificate of eligibility for housing makes it easier for people on low incomes to find accommodation on the housing market.
Housing agency
The Social Welfare Office of the City of Chemnitz supports people seeking help in finding accommodation under certain conditions.
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Emergency housing assistance
The advice centre at the Social Welfare Office helps Chemnitz residents who are threatened with homelessness due to an eviction notice being served and/or an eviction notice being announced or who are without a permanent residence in Chemnitz.
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Broadcasting licence fee exemption
Private broadcasters can be exempted from paying the licence fee or receive a reduction for social or personal reasons >>more