What is a residence entitlement certificate important for?
The Wohn-Berechtigungs-Schein is
a certificate.
The short word for Wohn-Berechtigungs-Schein is
W-B-S.
We often write the short word in the text.
You need the WBS
if you want to rent a subsidized apartment.
A subsidized apartment is an apartment
that is not so expensive.
The city of Aachen ensures this.
Only people with a WBS
can rent a subsidized apartment.
Who can get the residence entitlement certificate?
You can get the WBS
if you live in Aachen.
Or if you are looking for an apartment in Aachen.
Important:
The WBS is for people with little money.
People with enough moneydo not get a WBS.
Please find out beforehand
whether you can get the WBS.
For example on the Internet.How do I get the residence entitlement certificate?
You must submit an application.
You will need an application form for this.
You can obtain the form here:- At the information stand in the entrance area
of Haus Hackländer Straße 1. - In the display of office number 123.
- On the website of the city of Aachen
Aachen:
Service portal of the city of Aachen
How to submit the application:
- Fill out the application form.
- Sign the application form.
- Attach all documents.
- Hand in the application and the documents
in the entrance area of
Hackländer Straße 1.
- At the information stand in the entrance area
What documents do you need to submit?
- The completed application form
- the identity cards of
all people in your household.
Or for people from other countries
the residence titles. - Certificates of income
from all people in the household.
What does the residence entitlement certificate cost?
The WBS costs at least 10 euros.
This is called a fee.
You must transfer the fee.How long does it take until I receive the residence entitlement certificate?
The city of Aachen needs 3 to 4 weeks.
Then you will receive the WBS in the post.
Please do not ask the city.
The letter also contains a
fee notice.
It says
where you have to transfer the fees.Can I get the residence permit more quickly?
You already have a rental offer
for a subsidized apartment.
Then come to our office in person.
Please bring all documents with you.
We also need
the written rental offer.When can you come to us?
These are our opening times:
- Mondays from 8 am to 12 pm
- Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon
and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
You can make an appointment in advance.
Write an e-mail to
service.wohnen@mail.aachen.deWhat happens if I lose my residence permit?
If you have lost your WBS
you must write to us.
You will then receive a WBS again.
This costs money.What happens if something changes in my household?
If something changes in your household
you must contact our office.
You may need to submit other documents to
.
Our staff will be happy to help you.
The change to the WBS costs money.The city of Aachen helps you find accommodation
The city of Aachen will help you
if you are looking for a subsidized apartment.
The city of Aachen has the
Wohnungs-Vermittlung for this purpose.
The Wohnungs-Vermittlung
is in the offices at
Hackländerstraße 1.
Please bring your WBS with you to the appointment.
Translation into plain language:
LEWAC gGmbH - Büro für Leichte Sprache Aachen.
Images: © Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V., Illustrator Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013 - 2021.