Federal-state overview

FamilienleistungenSaxony 2026.

All federal and state family benefits in Saxony — 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 Saxony

Saxon state parenting allowance

✓ available

150 €

3 months in the 2nd or 3rd year of the child's life (§ 15 SächsFAG)

Income limit; cannot overlap with Elterngeld

§ § 15 SächsFAG

Apply here →

Daycare fees

Free final Kita year

Final pre-school year fee-free

Family pass / card

Saxon family card

Discounts at cultural venues, leisure parks

More info →

— Responsible offices

Elterngeldstelle

State Office for Family and Social Affairs (LAfS)

More info →

FAQ — 01

FAQ: Family benefits in Saxony

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

Yes, Saxony pays 150 €/month for 3 months as state parenting allowance (§ 15 SächsFAG) for children in their 2nd or 3rd year of life, if no subsidised daycare is used. 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

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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