Housing Eligibility Certificate (WBS)

For a large part of our family apartments in the Studentensiedlung as well as in the dormitory at Falkenbergerstraße 20a in Freiburg, which is subsidized by the 'Young Living' program, a housing eligibility certificate (WBS) from the state of Baden-Württemberg is required. 

✅ What is a certificate of eligibility for housing?

The WBS is an official certificate that proves you meet the requirements for obtaining social housing. It must be issued in Baden-Württemberg and is then valid for Baden-Württemberg. It allows you to sign a rental contract for social housing, but does not entitle you to a specific apartment or dormitory room.

📝  Requirements for the WBS (as of 2025)

• Income limit for a one-person household: maximum gross annual income of €57,800

Foreign students can also apply for a WBS, provided they are allowed to stay in Baden-Württemberg for at least one year.

🌍 Where and how should I apply?

• If you already live in Baden-Württemberg:
  ➤ Application at the municipality where you have your primary residence
• If you come from another federal state:
  ➤ Application at the municipality where you intend to live in the future
• Online-application for Freiburg:
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• Further information:
  Service A-Z of the City of Freiburg – apply for WBS

📌 Important notes

• The WBS is valid for a maximum of one year.
• The WBS is not a guarantee for an apartment or room – it is merely a prerequisite for signing a rental contract.
• Landlords are only allowed to rent social housing to individuals with a valid WBS.