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Financial support for furniture

Support for the necessary initial equipment with necessary furniture and household appliances, but not for subsequent purchases.

Competent authority

Description

Entitled to benefits:

  • Persons who receive ongoing benefits in accordance with SGB XII (social assistance).
  • Persons who do not receive ongoing benefits under SGB XII but belong to the corresponding group of persons under SGB XII and are unable to cover their initial furnishing requirements for furniture and household appliances from their own resources and means.

Benefit:

  • The expenses for the replacement of furniture and electrical appliances are included in the monthly standard requirement - no additional benefits for replacement are granted
  • For the initial purchase of necessary furniture and electrical appliances (e.g. when moving into a flat for the first time), the costs are covered accordingly (if the application is submitted before the purchase)

Required documents

  • Notice of benefits according to SGB XII or proof of income and assets
  • Justification

Duration & Costs

Processing time

Particularly prompt

Questions & Answers

In which cases can an application for furniture or household appliances be made?

Necessary initial furnishings for furniture and household appliances can be considered when moving into your own home for the first time or if you have lost your furniture after a fire.

Legal basis

§ Section 31 Para. 1 No. 1 of the German Social Code, Twelfth Book (SGB XII)

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