Living | Housing A2
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High energy costs: help in cases of hardship
Tübingen residents who are threatened by poverty can get financial help. It is about their energy costs—especially back payments for…
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Entitlement to household help
Anyone who is no longer able to run their household due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth or a cure can apply…
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A brake on energy prices
The enormous increase in energy costs is a heavy burden. That is why the Bundestag and Bundesrat have passed a…
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Rent increase: Where to find information
When you receive a letter from your landlord announcing a rent increase, it can be quite a shock. If you…
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Child benefit for refugees from Ukraine
Many mothers who have fled Ukraine with their children are entitled to child benefits. 250 euros are paid per child.…
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Help for migrants in the search for housing
People who immigrate from abroad or come to Germany as refugees are confronted with the challenge of looking for and…
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Tübingen turns lanterns back on at night
Street lamps in Tübingen may not be switched off at night. This was ordered by the Tübingen regional council. The…
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Move to another city: Possible, but not easy
Apartments and rooms are hard to find in Tübingen and the surrounding area and are usually very expensive. This makes…
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Send aid packages to Ukraine free of charge
With the parcel service provider DHL, private individuals can send relief goods to Ukraine free of charge. All they have…
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Federal Constitutional Court: Reduced social benefits in collective accommodation are unconstitutional
The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht (BVerfG)) has objected to the 10 per cent lower “special needs level” of social benefits…
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Long wait for housing benefit
“More housing benefit for more people.” This is what the Bundestag and the Bundesrat decided. From January 2023, around two…
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Aid needs in Ukraine
Russia is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine and is deliberately destroying its infrastructure. On 15 November 2022 alone,…
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The waste calendar is online
Is the waste calendar in the trash? Will you need a new one after you move? In these situations, Tübingen…
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With pets on the run
Germany and other European countries have relaxed the rules for the entry of pets from Ukraine after the outbreak of…
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Tips on saving energy and help with impending power cuts
The cost of energy is rising massively. Hot water, heating and electricity are becoming much more expensive. What can customers…
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Housing benefit recipients receive subsidy for heating costs
The cost of energy is rising and placing a particular burden on people with low incomes. The state of Baden-Württemberg…
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Fake calls in the name of Europol or Interpol
Currently, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) warns against fraudsters who pretend to be employees of Europol, the police or…
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Subsidy for heating costs doubled
Households receiving housing benefit, students with BAföG and quite a few trainees will receive a one-off subsidy for heating costs…
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Residence registration obligation for refugees from Ukraine
People who have fled Ukraine and live in a flat in Tübingen must report this to the registration office. With…
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Where refugees from Ukraine can find help
By Brigitte Gisel People from Ukraine who flee from the war in their homeland to Germany receive accommodation, food and…
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Report housing for refugees from Ukraine
The district of Tübingen is urgently looking for further accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. The provision of the Kreissporthalle Tübingen…
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If the settlement permit fails due to a housing requirement …
By Qoutayba Abboud and Michael Seifert Refugees who came to Germany in 2015 or 2016 can now obtain a settlement…
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No fireworks in the city center of Tübingen
A strict ban on fireworks is in force in Tübingen’s historic center at the turn of the year. This is…
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No alcohol on New Year’s Eve in the city center of Tübingen
No alcohol may be consumed outdoors in the city center of Tübingen at the turn of the year. This regulation…
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Tips against food moths
Moths enjoy cereal. Especially in the summer. The silver-grey insects also fly on pulses, rice, flour, dry fruit, chocolate and…
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Cockroaches in the apartment
Many harmful insects crawl in German apartments. This includes the German cockroach. Some also call them cockroaches or Swabian beetles.…
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Housing allowance increase
The federal government has increased the housing allowance for the third time, so that two-person households can receive an increase…
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Alcohol prohibited at night in Tübingen’s historic center
The City of Tübingen is prohibiting alcohol in public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. in the historic center.…
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German ID cards for naturalized persons
Of the people who have fled to Germany since 2014, some now have German citizenship. If you have the naturalization…
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Refrigerator bonus
Anyone who has a KreisBonusCard or a KreisBonusCard Extra from the Tübingen district and buys a new and environmentally friendly…
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Ventilation prevents mold
The energy advice service of the Baden-Württemberg consumer center recommends regular ventilation in winter. Damp air in the apartment can…
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Warm food for free in the Vesperkirche
People who are poor and in need can now collect warm food for free in Tübingen on five days each…
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Winter road clearance in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen clears public roads during the winter season based on the need and urgency. However, private and…
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Tafel Tübingen and Rottenburg are taking a break
The Tübingen Tafel is taking a break from December 21st to January 8th of the new year. The Tafel in…
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Family bonus payment in two installments
Families are particularly affected by Corona. That is why this year, all families who normally receive child benefit payments, will…
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“Baukindergeld” as a subsidy for families
Since autumn 2018, the federal government has launched the “Baukindergeld” (Construction child allowance) subsidy. This child benefit is a state…
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Caution with dubious locksmiths and supposed low prices
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How to save money when shopping in drugstores through buying gen
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What to do against hacking attacks
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Rights of children anchored in German law
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Rights of tenants concerning rent deposit
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Syria at the top -In 2019, 142,509 people in Germany submitted
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Letters move with you-Are you moving or will you be away from home
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Online risks for children in messengers like WhatsApp-Insults, cyberbullying, and problematic content
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Is unlimited web-surfing good for children?Many parents are concerned
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Liability insurance a must for everyone?Liability insurance,
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What does the tenants’ association do?If you have a problem
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Entitlement to child benefit supplement