Single parent - All about living
A separation often brings with it changes in the housing situation. Here you will find information and support on finding accommodation and possible solutions in Wiesbaden.
A separation is usually also associated with a change of address. Finding a suitable new home in a city like Wiesbaden or clarifying the housing situation with an expert can present you with particular challenges. In this section you will find some information and support options for your questions "All about housing".
House hunting
In order to find a suitable apartment on the general (private) housing market, it is advisable to use several options such as newspaper advertisements, internet platforms or notices on "notice boards" in parallel.
Municipal housing service
If you are on a low income, you can also register for a publicly subsidized apartment (social housing). However, the supply is very limited, so there are usually longer waiting times and may be allocated according to urgency - for example, the need for a larger apartment due to the birth of a child.
Living after separation or divorce
The question of who stays in a shared home or moves out is generally settled by the family court if no agreement can be reached privately. Under certain circumstances, you can apply to have the matrimonial home assigned to you for your sole use. You can find information on the two women's shelters in Wiesbaden via the following two links.
In the event of violence or the threat of violence, you can also exercise your right to have your home permanently assigned to you. In an acute violent situation, contact the police via the emergency number; for a longer-term solution, contact a lawyer.
Threat of homelessness
If you are threatened with losing your home, the accommodation management of the Social Benefits and Job Center offers advice and, in individual cases, financial support. If the loss of your home is unavoidable or you are already homeless, temporary places in emergency accommodation can be made available.
Housing options for single parents
In Wiesbaden you will also find (temporary) special accommodation for single parents or pregnant women.
Note: For accommodation in one of the above-mentioned facilities, please contact your responsible counselor at the Office for Social Work.
- Residential community for mother/father & child of the Regional Diaconia (opens in a new tab)
- The mother-father-child house of the Johannesstift youth welfare center (opens in a new tab)
- Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences offers students accommodation in halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
- Hessenkolleg offers students accommodation in halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
Housing benefit
If you live in rented accommodation, you can apply for a rent subsidy (housing benefit) or, if you own your own home, an encumbrance allowance. Application forms and further information can be found on the following website.
Please note: If you receive state benefits such as citizen's allowance (SGB II) or social assistance (SGB XII), no housing allowance is possible as the accommodation costs have already been taken into account.
Housing defects or excessive rent
In the event of housing defects that the landlord or landlady does not remedy, the municipal housing inspectorate may be able to assist you.
If you suspect that the rent is too high, you can contact the municipal housing service/rent monitoring.