Is there financial support for people with disabilities when searching for an apartment?
June 19, 2024 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Alwin Vollmann
Dear Social Law Attorney,
My name is Norbert Hoffmann and I am looking for an apartment. I have been physically disabled since birth and rely on a wheelchair. Unfortunately, the search for an apartment is very difficult for me, as accessible apartments are often more expensive and not easy to find. Additionally, due to my disability, I have limited financial support available.
Currently, I live in an apartment that is not accessible, but has been partially modified to meet my needs. However, I would like to move to an accessible apartment to make my daily life easier and more independent.
My concern is that I may not be able to afford an accessible apartment and may not receive support from the government or other organizations. Therefore, my question to you as an expert in Social Law: Is there financial assistance available for individuals with disabilities in their apartment search? Are there specific programs or grants that could help me finance an accessible apartment?
I would be very grateful if you could provide me with information and advice on how to improve my situation and what options are available to receive financial assistance in apartment search as a person with a disability.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Norbert Hoffmann
Dear Mr. Hoffmann,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding financial support for people with disabilities in their search for housing. I understand your situation and can appreciate that finding an accessible apartment is associated with additional financial challenges.
It is important to know that people with disabilities in Germany are legally protected under social law and can access various forms of support. When it comes to housing search, there are indeed different options to receive financial assistance.
An important point of contact for you could be the social welfare office. There, you can apply for financial support to cover the costs of an accessible apartment. The social welfare office will assess your individual situation and may grant subsidies or loans to cover the extra costs of an accessible apartment.
Furthermore, there are also special funding programs and subsidies that support people with disabilities in their housing search. These include, for example, the Housing Promotion Act or the Federal Funding Program for barrier-free construction. These programs can provide financial assistance to cover the costs of renovations or renting an accessible apartment.
Additionally, private foundations or organizations that advocate for the rights of people with disabilities may also offer financial support. It is worth inquiring with such entities and exploring potential funding opportunities.
Overall, it is important that you carefully assess your individual situation and consider all options to receive financial support in your housing search. I recommend reaching out to a specialized lawyer in social law to review your rights and claims and receive comprehensive advice.
I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you success in your housing search. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Alwin Vollmann
Social Law Attorney
