Housing benefit income limits 2026 for Hamburg
The housing benefit income limit is not a fixed amount – it depends on the number of household members and the rent level. Hamburg is in rent level 6. Here is the complete table for 2026.
How the table works
The table shows up to what gross income housing benefit is possible – excluding child benefit (Kindergeld). The columns differ by the flat-rate deduction for taxes and social insurance: 10, 20 or 30 per cent. For employees, 20 to 30 per cent is usually realistic.
Example: a single person with 30 per cent deductions may earn up to €2,275 gross a month. A family of four reaches up to €5,170.
Income limits 2026 – rent level 6 (Hamburg)
| 12 months | Income limit | Gross before 10% deduction | Gross before 20% deduction | Gross before 30% deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 1.593 € | 1.770 € | 1.991 € | 2.275 € |
| 2 people | 2.147 € | 2.385 € | 2.683 € | 3.067 € |
| 3 people | 2.678 € | 2.976 € | 3.348 € | 3.826 € |
| 4 people | 3.619 € | 4.021 € | 4.524 € | 5.170 € |
| 5 people | 4.143 € | 4.604 € | 5.179 € | 5.919 € |
| 6 people | 4.659 € | 5.176 € | 5.823 € | 6.655 € |
| 7 people | 5.111 € | 5.679 € | 6.389 € | 7.301 € |
| 8 people | 5.317 € | 5.908 € | 6.646 € | 7.595 € |
| 9 people | 6.028 € | 6.698 € | 7.535 € | 8.612 € |
| 10 people | 6.771 € | 7.523 € | 8.464 € | 9.673 € |
| 11 people | 7.357 € | 8.174 € | 9.196 € | 10.510 € |
| 12 people | 7.712 € | 8.569 € | 9.640 € | 11.017 € |
Important The table shows income limits – not a guaranteed entitlement. Whether and how much housing benefit you receive is only determined by the calculation based on income, rent and household size.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'flat-rate deduction' mean?
Taxes and social insurance contributions are deducted from your gross income at a flat rate. Depending on your situation, that is about 10, 20 or 30 per cent.
Why is the limit higher in Hamburg than elsewhere?
Because of rent level 6: expensive cities have higher rent ceilings – which is why the income limits are also more generous than in cheaper regions.
Does child benefit count towards the income limit?
The table is understood to exclude child benefit – the values apply to your gross income before deductions, without child benefit.