Federal-state overview

FamilienleistungenHesse 2026.

All federal and state family benefits in Hesse — 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 Hesse

Hesse LEG

— not available

Daycare fees

Free final daycare year

Final pre-school year is fee-free in Hesse

Family pass / card

Hessen-Pass

Families with low income receive discounts

— Responsible offices

Elterngeldstelle

Responsible district youth office

— Calculators & guides

— 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.