Single parent - All about living
A separation often brings with it changes in the housing situation. Here you will find information and support on finding accommodation and possible solutions in Wiesbaden.
A separation is usually also associated with a change of address. Finding a suitable new home in a city like Wiesbaden or clarifying the housing situation with an expert can present you with particular challenges. In this section you will find some information and support options for your questions "All about housing".
House hunting
In order to find a suitable apartment on the general (private) housing market, it is advisable to use several search options in parallel, such as newspaper advertisements, internet platforms, or notices on bulletin boards, etc.
Subsidized apartments
If you are on a low income, you can also register for publicly subsidized housing (social housing). However, availability is limited, which means that there are usually long waiting times and apartments are allocated according to urgency.
Housing benefit
Under certain conditions, you may be eligible for a rent subsidy or housing allowance for your rented apartment or owner-occupied property.
Please note: If you already receive government benefits such as citizen's income or social assistance, you are not entitled to housing allowance, as accommodation costs are already included.
Housing defects and excessive rent
If there are defects in your apartment that the landlord does not repair, the municipal housing authority can assist you.
Living after separation or divorce
If you cannot reach an agreement privately, the family court will decide who stays in the shared home and who moves out.
Under certain circumstances, you can apply for sole use of the marital home.
Shelter in the event of domestic violence
If you experience physical violence or humiliation in your relationship, you can contact a women's shelter in Wiesbaden for accommodation, protection, and support.
If you are in immediate danger of violence, you may also have the right to use your home alone. In an emergency, call the police via the emergency number or consult a lawyer for a longer-term solution.
Threat of homelessness
If you are at risk of losing your home or are already homeless, the City of Wiesbaden's accommodation management service offers assistance.
Housing options for single parents
In Wiesbaden, you will also find (temporary) special accommodation options for single parents or pregnant women. To find accommodation in one of these facilities, please contact your local social services office.
- Residential community for mother/father & child of the Regional Diakonie Wiesbaden/ Rheingau-Taunus (opens in a new tab)
- The mother-father-child house of the Johannesstift youth welfare center (opens in a new tab)
- Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences offers students accommodation in halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
- Hessenkolleg offers students accommodation in halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
The following counseling centers also offer advice (sometimes specifically for women) in emergency situations
- Office for Social Work/ District Social Work
- Nurdan-Eker Women's Shelter (AWO) (opens in a new tab)
- Women's shelter of the regional Diakonie Wiesbaden/ Rheingau-Taunus district (opens in a new tab)
- Women help women e. V. (opens in a new tab)
- Wildwasser Wiesbaden e. V. - Counseling center against sexualized violence (opens in a new tab)