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Life at the Azubiwerk
Das Wohnen in kleinen WGs und die vielen Gemeinschaftsflächen und Aktivitäten machen unser Haus zu mehr als einer Sammlung von Wohnungen – es ist ein echtes Zuhause mit einem starken sozialen Umfeld und das nicht am Rande der Metropole, sondern verkehrsgünstig mitten in der Stadt gelegen.
Fragen und Antworten
Fragen und Antworten rund um die Themen Bewerbung, Mietvertrag, Wohnhäuser und Ausstattung.
Application
Who can apply?
Bewerben können sich alle Auszubildenden, das heißt, wenn du einen Ausbildungsvertrag hast oder zeitnah einen abschließt, kannst du dich bewerben. Dein Arbeitgeber bzw. Ausbildungsbetrieb muss sich in Hamburg befinden. Die Ausbildung muss staatlich anerkannt sein, egal ob schulisch oder duale Ausbildung. Du musst mindestens 16 Jahre alt sein und nicht älter als 26 Jahre. Unser Wohnhaus in Wandsbek kann ab 16 Jahren bewohnt werden. In unserem Wohnhaus in Harburg können nur volljährige Azubis (mindestens 18 Jahre alt) wohnen. Studenten bekommen keine Zimmer bei uns, können sich aber beim Studierendenwerk um ein Zimmer bewerben.
How can I apply?
Applications can only be submitted via the application form: to the application form
What criteria are used to award the commitments?
We allocate rooms according to social criteria, such as previous place of residence, age or the size of the training company.
When will I receive an answer after my application as to whether I have been accepted?
In der Regel antworten wir auf Bewerbungen innerhalb von vier Wochen. Du bekommst entweder eine Absage, die Info, dass du auf der Warteliste bist, oder wirst ins weitere Verfahren aufgenommen.
If I am on the waiting list, will I receive an acceptance or a cancellation later?
Unfortunately, we are not yet able to make any statements about your chances of getting a place. As we have recorded your details, you will remain on the waiting list for the time being and will be informed by us at regular intervals.
Meine Daten haben sich im Verlauf der Bewerbung geändert: Was nun?
In the event of changes or corrections, the changed data must be sent promptly by e-mail to zimmer@azubiwerk.de so that we can enter them into the system. Important: If necessary, we need an email message that the old form is to be cancelled and you will send a new one.
I have been accepted for further proceedings, what do I have to do now?
You are now on the shortlist for the next available rooms. You will then receive a link from us to a form with which we request further information. You must then answer this within one week. Important: Inclusion in the further procedure is not a binding room confirmation.
I haven't signed my training contract yet, what now?
If you do not yet have your training contract, you can alternatively submit a letter of confirmation from your future training company stating that you will be trained there.
On which move-in date can I move into the flat if I have specified several dates?
We usually choose the earliest date.
Are there house rules?
Yes, house rules are attached to the tenancy agreement as an annex, along with the rules of use.
Kann ich Besuch im Wohnhaus empfangen?
Grundsätzlich kann Besuch im Wohnhaus empfangen werden, allerdings sehen Haus- und Benutzungsordnung bestimmte Regeln vor. So dürfen Besucher nur an insgesamt 8 Tagen pro Monat bei dir übernachten und es dürfen z.B. keine Partys in den Wohnungen veranstaltet werden (dafür stehen die Gemeinschaftsräume zur Verfügung).
Rental agreement
Can I get a tenancy agreement if I don't have a training contract but am still interviewing for a job?
If you do not yet have a training contract or confirmation from a training company, no rental contract can be concluded. Your name will then be put back on the waiting list.
I have submitted all the documents: when will the tenancy agreements be concluded?
Once we have received and checked all your documents, we will consider you for the next room allocation. You will usually receive further information after 2-4 weeks. Important: Inclusion in the further procedure is not a binding room allocation.
If I cannot transfer the deposit in full, what should I do?
The deposit, like the rent, must always be paid in full. If you have financial difficulties, you can get a loan from the employment agency. Please contact the Youth Employment Agency for this: Click here.
Can I choose a room or will I be allocated one?
We endeavour to take into account all requests. However, we may decide otherwise in the interests of the flat composition.
Can I choose who I want to share a flat with?
In principle, we will also try to take into account your request for a specific flatmate (if you specify this by name). However, we may decide otherwise, because otherwise the room allocation will not work.
Can you tell me who else will be living in my flat share before I sign the tenancy agreement or move in?
Unfortunately, for data protection reasons, we are unable to provide you with the names and contact details of future flatmates.
Can I change rooms during the occupancy period?
This is only possible in justified exceptional cases.
How long does the tenancy agreement run for? How long is the cancellation period?
The term of the rental agreement is always until the end of the training programme plus 3 months.
In accordance with the statutory provisions, the tenancy agreement can be terminated on the third working day of a calendar month for the end of the calendar month after next. This means, for example: If you terminate your tenancy agreement on 3 April at the latest, the agreement will run until the end of June.
What costs are incurred in addition to the rental costs?
The all-inclusive rent covers all ancillary costs (heating, water, rubbish charges etc.), electricity, internet and telephone.
In the rental agreement, I am supposed to sign a direct debit authorisation or a SEPA direct debit mandate for €30/month. Why?
With your signature, you give us the opportunity - if necessary - to debit rent arrears of a maximum of 30 euros per month from your account. If you would like to purchase something from the Azubiwerk (e.g. a jumper with a print), we can also debit the money from your account. This is not a regular direct debit, but you only authorise us to make a direct debit with prior notice.
„Tolles Wohnhaus für Auszubildende. Es gibt 2er und 4 er WGs, mit eigener Küche und Bad. Tolle Gemeinschaft Räume. Nur zu empfehlen“
- Tanja P.
„Äußerst modernes und sehr gut ausgestattetes Wohnhaus. Tolle Zimmer, günstige Mieten und freundliches Personal vor Ort. Sehr zu empfehlen!“
- Rune L.
The non-profit Azubiwerk Foundation creates affordable housing and also offers educational counselling and support services for trainees - true to the motto: "More than just affordable housing for trainees".
Due to high rental costs, it is hardly possible for young people in vocational training to live close to their place of training. Attractive cities, such as Berlin, Munich or Hamburg, are increasingly becoming unaffordable for young people in training. This is in stark contrast to the mobility demanded by the labour market. The housing shortage in many large cities is increasingly becoming a criterion for not starting an apprenticeship there.
Deshalb betreibt die Stiftung Azubiwerk seit 2016 eine Wohnanlage für 156 Auszubildende in Hamburg-Wandsbek. Anfang 2020 wurde ein zweites Wohnhaus der Stiftung in Hamburg-Harburg mit 191 Plätzen fertiggestellt. Das dritte Wohnhaus mit 209 Plätzen im Münzviertel (Hamburg-Mitte) wurde 2022 fertiggestellt; die Gemeinschaftsräume stehen den Bewohner*innen zur Nutzung zur Verfügung. Unser viertes Wohnhaus in Hamburg-Altona wurde 2024 eröffnet. Weitere Wohnanlagen sind in Planung.
In addition to educational support, affordable rents and spacious communal areas are an essential part of the residential offer.
Together with many sponsors, politicians, social partners, chambers and associations, as well as companies, we want to offer even more trainees a home and support in the future. In this way, we are doing our part to further increase the attractiveness of vocational training in Germany.
