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Social Housing (WBS) in Germany: How to Get a Certificate and Join the Waiting List
Moving to Germany is the beginning of a new life, but one of the first and most challenging quests on this path is finding housing. Rental prices in large cities can be shocking, and competition for every apartment is huge. Fortunately, Germany has a social support system, and one of its most important tools is the Wohnberechtigungsschein (WBS), or certificate for the right to social housing. German bureaucracy may seem like an impregnable fortress, but don't worry – in this article, we'll break everything down and help you get the coveted key to affordable rent.