Application for Council Flats

Who can apply?

Any adult person with EU citizenship can apply for a council flat provided the provisions of the Housing Allocation Policy (in German) are met.

Please note:

Demand is very high; this is why there are waiting lists for most of the council flats.
For the majority of flats no income limits apply; exception: residential buildings subsidised by the Province of Styria – for more information please contact the Büro der Wohnungsreferentin.
There is no legal claim to Leoben council flats.

Office in charge

Büro der Wohnungsreferentin

+43 3842 4062-242 +43 3842 4062-420 wohnungsreferent@leoben.at

Leoben City Hall
Erzherzog Johann-Straße 2
8700 Leoben
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Opening hours:
Mon & Thu: 08:00 – 16:00
Tue, Wed & Fri: 08:00 – 12:00

By appointment:
Tue & Wed: 12:00 – 16:00
Thu: 07:00 – 8:00 & 16:00 – 18:00
Fri: 12:00 – 13:00

How to apply

Submit the signed application form and the necessary documents via online form in person, by mail or as a scan by e-mail to the office in charge.
You will be informed when your application has been received.
You will be contacted when a suitable flat is available for you.

Validity:

Your application will be valid until the end of the year following the application.
If you wish to renew it, an informal letter to the office in charge is sufficient; alternatively you may also make an appointment with Leoben City Hall.

Necessary documents

Completed and signed application
Copy of your passport or certificate of citizenship
Proof of your annual net income of the previous year
If you have health issues: a medical certificate
If you are pregnant: a copy of the Mutter-Kind-Pass pregnancy record
If you are divorced: proof of separation

Sample flats

Leoben Council Flats

Here is an overview of the locations, flat sizes and furnishings.

Change flat

Changing from one council flat to another is only possible in exceptional cases, and the following conditions must be met in this case:

The flat can generally only be changed after a tenancy of five years.
The prerequisites for a change of flat are regular and timely payment of rent and proper conduct.
The current flat must not be in disrepair or rundown.
Possible motives for a change of flat are mainly family, social, economic and health reasons.

A new application for a council flat must be submitted.

Forms & regulations

Our recommendation: Use the online form. In order to complete digital processing, you will need an electronic signature (e.g., ID Austria).

In German:

Gemeindewohnungen: Ansuchen (Online) Gemeindewohnungen: Zuweisungsrichtlinien (pdf, 0.07 MB) Gemeindewohnungen: Beiblatt Geförderte Wohnungen (pdf, 0.01 MB)