Housing crisis in Tuttlingen: The Amann family fears for their home!

Housing crisis in Tuttlingen: The Amann family fears for their home!

In Tuttlingen, some residents are facing an uncertain future. 57-year-old Thomas Amann, severely disabled and who has lived on “Hinterm Bild” street for 16 years, is one of them. The reason for his desperate search for an apartment? The planned demolition of the Sonnenbuckel area, which also affects his home, reports Schwäbische.de. The developer, the Maier Group, has already announced the sale of the house in order to realize a new building project with five or six buildings. This plan is causing difficulties for many people, especially tenants who cannot find a new home.

Amann's neighbor Sabine Hammang has lived on the same street for 21 years and is also looking for a new apartment. Although she pays rent of 465 euros plus 130 euros for electricity in her 65 square meter apartment, the prospects on the housing market are not very encouraging. With only four of seven apartments in their building currently occupied, the pressure on tenants is clear.

A tough housing market

Both residents receive citizen's benefit and must adhere to the job center's requirements, which affect both the maximum apartment size and the rental costs. Amann is also struggling with debts and negative Schufa entries, which further exacerbates the situation. Hammang is optimistic and plans to go back to work next year so she can pay her own rent. However, hope for an affordable apartment remains dwindling, as even a two-room apartment nearby is offered for 1,025 euros - an amount that is unaffordable for them.

“It’s sad to see how many older people and single people are in this situation,” says Rolf Maier from the Maier Group. He has already recognized the situation in the Sonnenbuckel area and emphasized that long-term rental contracts will no longer be granted. Former tenants have already moved out, and the remaining residents are battling the flood of apartment viewing cancellations. Landlords are often hesitant to accept tenants with a job center background.

Help finding accommodation

Anyone looking for an apartment in Tuttlingen has the option of contacting the Budenheld housing exchange. Booth hero recently listed 239 available apartments in the city, including social housing that is government-subsidized and has special requirements. The competition for these offers is fierce because more people are entitled to these apartments than actually exist. Important documents for applying for social housing include a certificate of entitlement to housing and a certificate of freedom from rent debt, which must be submitted in order to increase the chances of being approved.

In addition, as part of the state housing funding program, there are opportunities for companies and private individuals to apply for funding for certain housing projects. This applies, among other things, to new construction or the creation of rental housing as well as accessibility measures. This information is available on the city of Tuttlingen website tuttlingen.de to find.

The situation in Tuttlingen shows that there is an urgent lack of housing, especially for people with low incomes. Such developments can not only affect the quality of life of those affected, but also influence the entire social fabric in the city. The hope for affordable housing remains while many like Thomas Amann and Sabine Hammang wait to find a new place to live.