When is the housing benefit paid out? The 2024 dates at a glance. As of: March 7, 2024, 10:53 a.m By: Franziska Kaindl CommentsPressSplit Anyone who cannot easily pay rent because of a low income is entitled to housing benefit.
The amount is paid out every month. Due to rising energy costs, the federal government implemented a housing benefit reform. Since January 1, 2023, up to two million households with 4.5 million people have been able to receive the subsidy.