Federal-state overview

FamilienleistungenBaden-Württemberg 2026.

All federal and state family benefits in Baden-Württemberg — with amounts, legal bases, application info and calculator links. Last reviewed: 2026-01-15.

— Federal benefits (all states)

These benefits apply nationwide and can be applied for in any German federal state. Click the respective calculator for the current amount.

Kindergeld (259 €/month)

§ 66 EStG →

Elterngeld (300–1,800 €/month)

BEEG §§ 1–4 →

Kinderzuschlag (up to 297 €/child/month)

§ 6a BKGG →

Mutterschaftsgeld

§ 24i SGB V →

Unterhaltsvorschuss (up to 394 €/month)

UhVorschG →

— State benefits Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg state parenting allowance

✓ available

bis 205 €

12 months in the 2nd or 3rd year of the child's life

Income limit: ≤ 21,462 € (single) / ≤ 30,000 € (couples). Cannot overlap with federal Elterngeld.

§ LKJHG § 9a

Daycare fees

Kita fee waiver (final year)

Final year before school entry is fee-free (§ 21 KiTaG BW)

Family pass / card

BW Family ticket

Discounts in state museums and castles for families

— Responsible offices

Elterngeldstelle

L-Bank Elterngeldstelle (via Landratsamt / city district)

More info →

FAQ — 01

FAQ: Family benefits in Baden-Württemberg

Q.01Is there a state parenting allowance in BW?

Yes, Baden-Württemberg pays up to 205 €/month for 12 months when the child is in their 2nd or 3rd year of life and does not use daycare. Income limits apply.

— Calculators & guides

Family Check (all benefits) →All family benefits 2026 →Kindergeld Calculator 2026 →Elterngeld Calculator 2026 →Kinderzuschlag Calculator 2026 →All federal states

— Editorial

Elena Maurer

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Last reviewed:15 January 2026

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