Reasonable costs
When assessing what constitutes an appropriate size of living space, the following values from the living space usage regulations are decisive in North Rhine-Westphalia:
1-person household: | 50 square meters |
|---|---|
2-person household: | 65 m² |
3-person household: | 80 m² |
4-person household: | 95 m² |
(15 m² more for each additional member of the household) |
In addition to size, the cost of the living space is also important when assessing its suitability.
The local authority responsible, in this case the city of Hagen, determines what costs are reasonable. The reasonable costs are set out in the local guidelines for SGB II.
The costs are determined within the framework of a coherent concept or the housing allowance table (with surcharge). These are subject to constant updating and adjustment. Currently, the following rental values (gross cold rent = basic rent plus ancillary costs, excluding heating costs) are considered reasonable.
number of persons | adequate living space | Gross rent excluding utilities |
|---|---|---|
1 | 50 square meters | €410 |
2 | 65 m² | $490 |
3 | 80 m² | $600 |
4 | 95 m² | 720 |
5 | 110 m² | €850 |
6 | 125 square meters | $1,000 |
7 | 140 square meters | $1,026 |
8 | 155 square meters | $1,125 |
9 | 170 m² | $1,224 |
10 | 185 m² | $1,323 |
11 | 200 square meters | $1,422 |
12 | 215 square meters | $1,521 |
13 | 230 square meters | $1,620 |
14 | 245 square meters | $1,719 |
15 | 260 square meters | $1,818 |
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