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Housing & moving

Council flat: get a housing ticket

Official name: Prepare a Vienna housing ticket

You need the Wiener Wohn-Ticket for a subsidised flat or a council flat. Subsidised means the city supports the flat, so it is often cheaper. Here you see if you can get it and how to register.

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Steps
3 key steps, up to 14 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Wohnberatung Wien
Costs
No fee stated
Online
possible for 2 of 14 steps
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 proof for everyone in your householdProof documents are papers that show your information is true. For example ID, birth certificate, income proof and rental contract.Key step
    Why?
    Everyone moving in with you needs their proof. Underage children only need proof of citizenship and main residence.
    What you do
    Scan the papers of all persons. Then you can upload them. Do not enter ID numbers or amounts in einfach.wien.
    Where?
    Wohnberatung WienDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Official photo ID
      Document explained

      For every adult household member.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      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.
      SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
      Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

      Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Birth certificate
      Document explained

      For all household members.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      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.
      SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
      Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

      Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Current income evidence
      Document explained

      For example annual payslip and payslips for the last 3 months.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      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.
      SourceGeförderte Miet- und Genossenschaftswohnung: Förderungswürdigkeit
      Geförderte Miet- und Genossenschaftswohnung: Förderungswürdigkeit

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Tenancy or usage agreement or land register extract for the current home
      Document explained

      Not older than 6 months.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      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
      not older than 6 months
      SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
      Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

      Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Proof of legal residence
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      For people without EU citizenship.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      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.
      SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
      Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

      Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Family status evidence as applicable
      Document explained

      Marriage or partnership certificate, divorce papers, death certificate, custody evidence or mother-child pass; only what applies.

      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.
      SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
      Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

      Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Prepare records for all household members

    All household members upload their records when setting up the household. Minor children only need proof of citizenship and main residence. No ID numbers or amounts in einfach.wien.

    SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
    Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

    Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Register on meinwohnticket.wienYou register your household online on meinwohnticket.wien. Then the city checks your information.Key step
    Why?
    After the check you get the Wohn-Ticket. But this does not guarantee a flat.
    What you do
    Create your household and upload the proof. Do you need help? Wohnberatung Wien helps with an appointment: +43 1 24 111.
    Where?
    Wohnberatung WienOnline on meinwohnticket.wien
    Costs
    No fee stated
    In detail

    Register on meinwohnticket.wien

    Set up the household and upload records. After successful review the housing ticket is issued; ranking follows bonus points. Housing advice offers personal support by appointment only (+43 1 24 111). Registration does not guarantee a home.

    SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
    Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

    Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Keep your details up to dateYour Wohn-Ticket must stay up to date. You confirm your data every 12 months.Key step
    Why?
    Without confirmation, the ticket becomes invalid. False information leads to a 3-year ban.
    What you do
    Does something change, for example income or family? Report it right away in your account.
    Where?
    Wohnberatung WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Keep data up to date

    Confirm data every 12 months and report changes immediately. Without confirmation, if a requirement lapses or with false information the ticket becomes invalid; false information on requirements leads to a 3-year ban.

    SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
    Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

    Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check if you already have a Wohn-Ticket
  • Register only your own household
  • Check the minimum age
  • Check your main residence in Vienna
  • Check your citizenship or residence status
  • Check the income limit
  • Sort out problems from earlier flats
  • Register again and secure the start bonus
  • Prove your bonus points
  • Confirm your details now
  • Update your registration and give up the old flat
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 are you with the Wohn-Ticket?

What is meant? This means: How far along are you? At the very start, already registered or already moved in?

Where are you?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

2 of 14 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

Costs or fees are stated for 1 step according to the source; details are listed with the step.

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.

SourceWiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen
Wiener Wohn-Ticket: Anmeldung und Voraussetzungen

Wohnberatung Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceGeförderte Miet- und Genossenschaftswohnung: Förderungswürdigkeit
Geförderte Miet- und Genossenschaftswohnung: Förderungswürdigkeit

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceWohnungsvergabe NEU – Registrierung und Vergabestart
Wohnungsvergabe NEU – Registrierung und Vergabestart

Stadt Wien · Presse-Service · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source

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