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. >>more
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 >>more
Assistance for the homeless
Information for Chemnitz residents who are threatened with homelessness due to termination without notice, served eviction notice and/or announced eviction from their flat. >>more
Broadcasting licence fee exemption
Private broadcasters can be exempted from paying the licence fee or receive a reduction for social or personal reasons >>more