Germany/Housing/WBS - Revision history

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Where can is a WBS valid?

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 == More guides ==
 * [https://germanyso.com/en/how-to-berlin/settle-down/english-guide-to-wohnungsberechtigungschein-wbs-for-flat/ Get access to cheap rents in Berlin as a foreigner using a WBS document] by ''germanyso.com''
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 == More guides ==
 * [https://berlincheap.com/cheap-flat-wbs/ Get a cheap flat with a WBS] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' – detailed guide on how to obtain a WBS
-* [https://goodlifegermany.com/en/how-to-berlin/settle-down/english-guide-to-wohnungsberechtigungschein-wbs-for-flat/ Get access to cheap rents in Berlin as a foreigner using a WBS document] by ''goodlifegermany.com''
+* [https://germanyso.com/en/how-to-berlin/settle-down/english-guide-to-wohnungsberechtigungschein-wbs-for-flat/ Get access to cheap rents in Berlin as a foreigner using a WBS document] by ''germanyso.com''
 [[Category:Housing]]

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 A '''WBS''' (short for ''Wohnberechtigungsschein'') is a certificate that gives you access to social housing in Germany. You can get it if you have a low income. Some apartments are reserved only for people with a WBS.
-<div id="faq"/>
+{{FAQ|
-== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
+{{FAQ/Item|q= Who can get a WBS? |a=
 You must have
 * a legal residence permit for Germany for at least 1 year
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 * A family with 1 child in Stuttgart must not earn more than 25.200€ + 700€ = 25.900€ per year.
-=== Where is a WBS valid? ===
+}}{{FAQ/Item|q= Where is a WBS valid? |a=
 A WBS is only valid in the state (''Bundesland'') it was issued. So a WBS from Berlin cannot be used in Potsdam, only in Berlin.
-=== How long is a WBS valid? ===
+}}{{FAQ/Item|q= How long is a WBS valid? |a=
 A WBS is '''valid for one year'''. You usually only need it for moving in. If your income increases later, this should not be a problem.
-=== Where can I get a WBS? ===
+}}{{FAQ/Item|q= Where can I get a WBS? |a=
 You can get a WBS at your ''Wohnungsamt'' (housing department) of your city. For instance, if you live in Berlin, google [https://www.google.de/search?hl=de&q=Wohnungsamt%20WBS%20Berlin&ie=utf-8 Wohnungsamt WBS Berlin]
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 * Send the application by mail to your Wohnungsamt.
+}}
 == More guides ==
 * [https://berlincheap.com/cheap-flat-wbs/ Get a cheap flat with a WBS] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' – detailed guide on how to obtain a WBS

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 * or EU citizenship
-Also your income must not be too high. Check [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wohnberechtigungsschein#Berechtigte_Personen this table ar Wikipedia] for details.
+Also your income must not be too high. Check [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wohnberechtigungsschein#Berechtigte_Personen this table at Wikipedia] for details.
 Examples from [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wohnberechtigungsschein#Berechtigte_Personen the table]:
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 * Print and fill out the necessary forms. [https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.berlin.de%2Fdienstleistung%2F120671%2F Here's a translated version of the Berlin info page].
 * Send the application by mail to your Wohnungsamt.
 == More guides ==

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 A '''WBS''' (short for ''Wohnberechtigungsschein'') is a certificate that gives you access to social housing in Germany. You can get it if you have a low income. Some apartments are reserved only for people with a WBS.
-== Who can get a WBS? ==
+<div id="faq"/>
 You must have
 * a legal residence permit for Germany for at least 1 year
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 * A family with 1 child in Stuttgart must not earn more than 25.200€ + 700€ = 25.900€ per year.
-== Where is a WBS valid? ==
+=== Where is a WBS valid? ===
 A WBS is only valid in the state (''Bundesland'') it was issued. So a WBS from Berlin cannot be used in Potsdam, only in Berlin.
-== How long is a WBS valid? ==
+=== How long is a WBS valid? ===
-A WBS is valid for one year. You usually only need it for moving in. If your income increases later, this should not be a problem.
+A WBS is '''valid for one year'''. You usually only need it for moving in. If your income increases later, this should not be a problem.
-== Where can I get a WBS? ==
+=== Where can I get a WBS? ===
 You can get a WBS at your ''Wohnungsamt'' (housing department) of your city. For instance, if you live in Berlin, google [https://www.google.de/search?hl=de&q=Wohnungsamt%20WBS%20Berlin&ie=utf-8 Wohnungsamt WBS Berlin]

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 {{DISPLAYTITLE:WBS for Cheap Social Housing / Apartments}}
-A '''WBS''' (short for ''Wohnberechtigungsschein'') is a certificate that gives you access to social housing in German. You can get it if you have a low income. Some apartments are reserved only for people with a WBS.
+A '''WBS''' (short for ''Wohnberechtigungsschein'') is a certificate that gives you access to social housing in Germany. You can get it if you have a low income. Some apartments are reserved only for people with a WBS.
 == Who can get a WBS? ==