Wichtiger Hinweis
Jobcenter: Rent ceilings
Stand: 23.05.2025
On this page you will find an overview of the upper rent limits of the Erlangen Jobcenter for the period from 01.04.2025.
You can apply for and view apartments in Erlangen according to the number of people in your household and the corresponding gross rent.
If you are interested in an apartment, please ask the landlord for a specific rental offer. Take the rental offer to the Jobcenter so that the appropriateness of the rent and deposit can be checked.
Upper rent limits for self-contained apartments (with own kitchen and bathroom and a living space of more than 35 square meters)
| Household size | Living space | Gross rent* for energy-renovated and non-renovated apartments |
|---|---|---|
| 1-person household | 50 square meters | 583,00 € |
| 2-person household | 65 sqm | 708,00 € |
| 3-person household | 75 sqm | 843,00 € |
| 4-person household | 90 sqm | 983,00 € |
| 5-person household | 105 sqm | 1.123,00 € |
| each additional person | 15 sqm | 136,00 € |
* The gross rent includes the basic rent plus the cold ancillary costs. The heating costs are recognized additionally.
Heating costs: In addition to the above-mentioned gross cold rent, the appropriate heating costs are recognized as a requirement.
Living space: The living space requirement is an orientation value. The benefits officer responsible for you can provide more detailed information.
Upper rent limit for apartments under 35 square meters and single rooms with shared use of kitchen and/or bathroom
| Small apartments under 35 square meters and single rooms with shared kitchen and/or bathroom | 329 € net cold rent (The net cold rent only includes the basic rent. The ancillary costs - cold ancillary costs and heating costs - are recognized additionally). |
General information:
The suitability of the apartment can only be checked with a concrete rental offer . This should include the following information:
- Location of the apartment
- the size
- Number of rooms
- Furnishings
- Rent amount
- Deposit
- Move-in date
The rent must be broken down into the following components: Basic rent, cold ancillary costs, costs for heating and hot water (warm ancillary costs). If there is a decentralized hot water supply using a boiler or instantaneous water heater, this must be stated.
The appropriateness of the rent and deposit amount must be confirmed to the landlord.
The Jobcenter must be contacted in good time before moving. Any need for relocation costs, payment of the rent deposit or initial furnishings for the apartment must be applied for in good time.
It is expressly pointed out that confirmation of the move must be obtained before concluding a new tenancy agreement. The benefits officer responsible for you can provide you with information on which relocation-related costs and new rental costs can be covered.