Federal-state overview

FamilienleistungenHamburg 2026.

All federal and state family benefits in Hamburg — 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 Hamburg

Hamburg LEG

— not available

Daycare fees

Hamburg KiTa voucher system

5 hours daily free in KiTa (basic quota). Additional hours income-dependent charge.

Family pass / card

Hamburg Education package / BuT

Education and Participation package for low-income families

Further state benefits

Kita-Plus Hamburg

Additional funding for childcare in socially disadvantaged areas

More info →

— Responsible offices

Elterngeldstelle

Hamburg district office

More info →

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FAQ — 01

FAQ: Family benefits in Hamburg

Q.01How does the Hamburg KiTa voucher system work?

In Hamburg, parents receive a KiTa voucher from the district office. 5 hours daily are free; additional hours are charged on an income-dependent basis.

— 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

Editor-in-Chief

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Last reviewed:15 January 2026

Researched and editorially reviewed. Not legal advice within the meaning of § 2 RDG.

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