Elterngeld in Berlin
Elterngeld is the same amount everywhere in Germany. In Berlin you apply at the Elterngeld office of the youth welfare office in your district. How that works is summed up above, and below you work out how much you get.
Berlin at a glance
- Responsible
- Elterngeld office of the youth welfare office (Jugendamt) in your district (12 districts)
- Online application
- mein-elterngeldantrag.de with BundID; then print, sign, send by post
- On paper
- Form via the Berlin service portal; both parents sign
- Money from the state
- According to our research there is no state cash benefit at the birth (as of October 2026).
How much Elterngeld in Berlin?
Exactly as much as everywhere else: 65 to 100% of the Elterngeld net income before the birth, at least €300 and at most €1,800 Basic Elterngeld a month, plus any sibling bonus or multiple-birth supplement. This is set by the federal Elterngeld act, not by the state. How much you get is worked out by the calculator above; the Elterngeld table gives an overview.
Where to apply?
In Berlin the youth welfare offices of the twelve districts process the application. The Elterngeld office of the district where you live is responsible. Addresses and forms are on the Berlin service portal.
Applying online
Online you fill in the application on mein-elterngeldantrag.de, the successor of ElterngeldDigital, and log in with your BundID. At the end you print it, both parents sign (single parents alone), and you send it by post to the Elterngeld office. According to the Senate, a completely paperless application is not yet possible in Berlin; the portal is being rebuilt.
How long does it take?
In Berlin this varies a lot from district to district. The last official figures (as of September 2024) ranged from 1 to 10 weeks on average per district, counted from complete documents; today it can take longer. So apply soon after the birth, with all proofs.
Deadline and documents
The Elterngeld office only pays back for the 3 months of life before the month of life in which the application arrives. The last day and a checklist are in how to apply for Elterngeld, how to split the months in the split planner.
Common questions
Who pays Elterngeld in Berlin?
The Elterngeld office of the youth welfare office in your district.
Can I apply for Elterngeld in Berlin online?
You can fill it in online on mein-elterngeldantrag.de with your BundID. Then you print the application, sign it and send it by post.
How long does processing take in Berlin?
It varies a lot by district; last official figures (September 2024) were 1 to 10 weeks on average from complete documents, in some places longer today.
Is Elterngeld higher in Berlin?
No. The amount is set by federal law and is the same in every state.
Elterngeld in other states
All calculators
- Elterngeld calculatorNet income, replacement rate, Basic and Plus – step by step, with the law section.
- Elterngeld tableBasic and Plus for €500 to €3,000 net, at a glance.
- Basic or Plus?Basic against Plus with part-time work, based on your numbers.
- Part-time income with PlusHow much part-time work before Plus goes down?
- Maternity pay calculatorHow much money during maternity leave, and who pays it.
- Kindergeld calculatorHow much child benefit and until when: 18, 21 or 25.
- Kinderzuschlag calculatorUp to €297 per child on a low income, with the calculation.
- Elterngeld for civil servantsElterngeld from civil servant pay, without social contributions.
- Minijob and ElterngeldA minijob before the birth, and during Basic or Plus.
- Tax class: the ruleWhich tax class counts – and from when. No recommendation.
- Income limitAbove €175,000 there is no Elterngeld. Which year counts.
- Due date calculatorPregnancy week, due date and when maternity leave starts.
- Split planner for twoWho takes which month? Rules checked as you tap.
- How long is Elterngeld paid?How long Basic, Plus and the bonus can last, with dates.
- Months of life calculatorAll 32 months of life with dates, and which one is running now.
- Deadline calculatorEvery deadline from your due date, as a calendar file.
- How to apply for ElterngeldThe last day for your application (Antrag) and your documents.
- Maternity leave calculatorStart, end and money during maternity leave (Mutterschutz).
- Parental leave calculatorWhen to notify your employer, dismissal protection, how long.
- Annual leave during parental leaveHow many days of annual leave you keep each year, with the legal section.
- Partnership bonus24–32 hours, 2–4 months: does it fit, and how much?
- Elterngeld for fathersPartner months: how many, when, at the same time or after.
- Single parentsAll 14 months and the bonus for you alone.
- Advance maintenanceWhen no maintenance is paid: how much and how long.
- Twins and multiplesMultiple-birth supplement, maternity leave, Basic at the same time.
- Premature birthUp to 4 extra months of Basic, depending on weeks before the due date.
- Second childSibling bonus with its end date, and skipped months.