Offices for social assistance across Germany

Your address decides which office is yours

A single city can have many offices for living-cost support, each looking after certain districts or surnames, and some also help older people or people with disabilities. Look up your city to see what each office handles, how it wants to be contacted first and what to bring to the visit.

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10 offices in Dortmund

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Aplerbeck

    Aplerbecker Marktplatz 21, 44287 Dortmund

    Drop in during the open consultation on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, or arrange an appointment instead.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315029349

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Brackel

    Niedersachsenweg 13–15, 3. Etage, 44143 Dortmund

    Come to the open consultation on Tuesday or Thursday morning, on the third floor, or ask for an appointment.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315024846

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Eving

    August Wagner Platz 2–4, 44339 Dortmund

    Apply online or through the contact form, or visit the open consultation on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315025451

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Hombruch

    Harkortstraße 58, 44225 Dortmund

    Use the open Tuesday and Thursday consultation, or arrange an appointment during general service hours.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315028323

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Hörde

    Hörder Bahnhofstraße 16, 44263 Dortmund

    Ask about help with living costs at the open consultation held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315024438

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Huckarde

    Urbanusstraße 5, 44369 Dortmund

    Before you go, confirm that Huckarde is the right office for your address, then drop in on a Tuesday or Thursday morning.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315028451

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Innenstadt

    Leopoldstraße 16–20, 44147 Dortmund

    Write to the social office by e-mail, or visit the open consultation on Tuesday or Thursday morning.

    Apply onlineOffice website+49231500

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Lütgendortmund

    Limbecker Straße 31, 44388 Dortmund

    Visit the open consultation on Tuesday or Thursday morning, and check first whether your case needs a specialist service.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315028942

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Mengede

    Am Amtshaus 11–13, 44359 Dortmund

    Start with the online application or the contact form, and visit on Tuesday or Thursday morning for open advice.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315028001

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

  • Dortmund

    Sozialamt Dortmund — Sozialbüro Scharnhorst

    Gleiwitzstraße 277, 44328 Dortmund

    Make an appointment within the general service hours, or turn up for the open consultation on Tuesday or Thursday morning.

    Apply onlineOffice website+492315028800

    Prepare valid ID/passport, registration confirmation, any pension decision establishing temporary full reduced earning capacity, income/assets evidence, tenancy and rent changes, utility/heating costs and health/care insurance information. Further bank statements, divorce or maintenance evidence may be requested individually. Follow document deadlines or request an extension with reasons. The city generally does not pay for past periods except limited cases; contact it promptly. Processing time depends on the case.

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