Month-long delays expected in payment of housing benefits

Long delays expected in payment of housing benefits

In the case of the housing benefit reform, municipal representatives expect severe delays in payment due to a lack of staff. It already takes several months to process an application today. NRW does not expect approvals until April 2023.

Month-long delays expected in payment of housing benefits

When it comes to the housing benefit reform, municipalities expect extreme delays in payments. “It already takes three to six months to process a housing benefit application today. ”

“Processing is already taking three to six months today”: Massive delays in payment of housing benefits expected

Municipalities expect delays in processing for months due to staff shortages. In NRW, approvals are not expected to be issued until April 2023.