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Household changes: update benefits

Official name: Organise a household change and existing benefits

Something is changing in your household. Someone moves in or out, or a baby arrives. Here you see which offices you inform then.

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Steps
5 key steps, up to 15 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Meldeservice
Costs
none named in the sources
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Prepare for the coming changeThe change has not happened yet. But you can already prepare.Key step
    Why?
    Good preparation makes things faster later. But you only register the home after moving in.
    What you do
    Collect papers and find the right offices. Read your Bescheide. A Bescheid is an official letter. It says what you must report.
    Where?
    Meldeservice / bestehende LeistungsstellenDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Prepare the planned change and later notifications

    Clarify records and competent services beforehand. Register residence only after actually moving in. Update this plan after the change; check existing benefit decisions for notification duties.

    SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
    Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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  2. 2Register the person moving inA person moves in with you. They must register. For this there is the Meldezettel. It is a form for your address.Key step
    Why?
    Registering is required. It must happen no later than three days after moving in.
    What you do
    Each person needs their own Meldezettel. The landlord signs it. Go to the Meldeservice with the form and an ID.
    Where?
    MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Residence form for the incoming person
      Document explained

      Complete it and obtain the accommodation provider’s signature.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
      Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Appropriate identity records for residence registration
      Document explained

      Check the specific record requirement with the residence service.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
      Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    Related plansNew in Vienna
    In detail

    Register the incoming person’s residence

    Register within three days of actually moving in, not merely receiving keys. Each person needs a separate residence form; the accommodation provider signs registration.

    SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
    Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Deregister the person moving outA person moves out. They must deregister. Deregistering means you tell the office that you no longer live there.Key step
    Why?
    There is a time window for this. It goes from three days before to three days after moving out.
    What you do
    Each person needs their own Meldezettel. The landlord does not have to sign. Go to the Meldeservice with the form and an ID.
    Where?
    MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Residence deregistration form
      Document explained

      Complete, without the accommodation provider’s signature.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Identity records for deregistration
      Document explained

      Original or certified copy according to the actual requirement.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    Related plansMove away from Vienna
    In detail

    Deregister the accommodation that was given up

    For separate deregistration the window is three days before to three days after giving up accommodation. Each departing person needs a separate form; the accommodation provider does not sign deregistration.

    SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
    Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Report the change for WohnbeihilfeWohnbeihilfe is money from the city for rent. MA 50 is responsible for it. If something changes, you must report it.Key step
    Why?
    The amount depends on your household. That is why the office needs new information. You have one month for this.
    What you do
    Report changes in people, income, housing costs or a move. Add proof. Is something missing? Ask the office.
    Where?
    MA 50 · WohnbeihilfestelleDirectly with the named service
    When?
    Within one month of the change; check the deadline yourself.

    What you need

    • Evidence of the actual household or housing change
      Document explained

      Agree appropriate evidence with the housing benefit office.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden
      Wohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden

      Stadt Wien · MA 50 · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Notify the change for existing housing benefit

    Notify changed household size, income, housing costs or moving within one month. Use the confirmed amendment route and agree missing evidence with the office.

    SourceWohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden
    Wohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden

    Stadt Wien · MA 50 · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Report the change to the SozialzentrumMindestsicherung is money to live on when income is not enough. MA 40 is responsible for it. The Sozialzentrum is its local office.Key step
    Why?
    If your family, home or rent changes, the office must know. You must report this right away.
    What you do
    Report the change to your Sozialzentrum. Add suitable proof. This app does not recalculate anything.
    Where?
    MA 40 · zuständiges SozialzentrumDirectly with the named service
    When?
    Without delay; do not reuse the housing benefit one-month deadline.

    What you need

    • Appropriate evidence for the notified change
      Document explained

      Agree the specific requirements with the social centre.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceMindestsicherung – Antrag
      Mindestsicherung – Antrag

      Stadt Wien · MA 40 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Legal basis: named on the source: Wiener Mindestsicherungsgesetz (WMG); Wiener Mindestsicherungsgesetz-Verordnung (WMG-VO); Bundesbehindertengesetz (BBG); Vertrag über die Europäische Union (Artikel 50) (EUV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

      Open original source
    In detail

    Notify the change in the existing minimum income support case

    Notify changed family or housing circumstances and rent without delay. Use the amendment route with the existing social centre; this plan provides no automatic recalculation or approval.

    SourceMindestsicherung: Informationsblatt und Meldepflichten · April 2026
    Mindestsicherung: Informationsblatt und Meldepflichten · April 2026

    Stadt Wien · MA 40 · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check if registration is needed
  • Register the baby at the Standesamt
  • Deregister the old home at the same time
  • Apply for Wohnbeihilfe for the new flat
  • Send missing papers for Wohnbeihilfe
  • Send missing papers to the Sozialzentrum
  • Ask Wohnbeihilfe for more time right away
  • Ask the Sozialzentrum for more time early
  • Wait for the Wohnbeihilfe reply
  • Wait for the Sozialzentrum reply
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along is the change in your household?

What is meant? This means: Is the change still planned, has it already happened, or is it all done?

What is the stage of the household change?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

The steps name no clear online channel. Check the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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SourceWohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden
Wohnbeihilfe: Änderungen melden

Stadt Wien · MA 50 · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceMindestsicherung: Informationsblatt und Meldepflichten · April 2026
Mindestsicherung: Informationsblatt und Meldepflichten · April 2026

Stadt Wien · MA 40 · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceMindestsicherung – Antrag
Mindestsicherung – Antrag

Stadt Wien · MA 40 · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Legal basis: named on the source: Wiener Mindestsicherungsgesetz (WMG); Wiener Mindestsicherungsgesetz-Verordnung (WMG-VO); Bundesbehindertengesetz (BBG); Vertrag über die Europäische Union (Artikel 50) (EUV) (read on 2026-10-12; not a legal assessment of your case)

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