KPÖ calls for reform: Maximum contribution of the deposit fund has been unchanged since 2018!

KPÖ calls for reform: Maximum contribution of the deposit fund has been unchanged since 2018!

In Styria, the focus is on support for people in need. The KPÖ calls for an urgent adjustment of the maximum contribution in the deposit fund, which has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2018. According to a report by Krone , the KPÖ MP Alexander Melinz criticizes that the necessary support services are only granted after the affected people fall below the poverty line. Against the background that the net rents in Styria have increased by 30 percent since 2018, this requirement appears particularly relevant.

The deposit fund was mainly launched to help people search for an apartment, which often fail at the deposit of three monthly rents. The Styrian social councilor Mag.a Doris Kampus had taken the initiative to create the fund. With this fund, it is possible to receive a grant of up to 1,000 euros per rental apartment, whereby the money has to be repaid without interest. According to Social Styria The deposit of the deposit fund like the Volkshilfe or Caritas.

claims on the income limit

Furthermore, the KPÖ suggests increasing income limits for support in the context of the deposit fund. This limit for one-person households is currently 1,392 euros and for couples or household communities at 2,088 euros per month. In addition, an amount of 418 euros is counted for each child in the household in order to offer families the opportunity to support. Applications can be submitted directly to the supporting organizations such as Caritas or Volkshilfe.

The State Council Amesbauer office has not yet said specifically to the KPÖ's application, but announced that evaluation of the deposit fund will take place after the next application period. In addition, Amesbauer plans a realignment of the integration area and emphasizes that future state funds should only be provided for projects, promote domestic traditions and stand up against extremism and violence.

Criticism of new funding priorities

In this context, the SPÖ should also make a written request on the new funding priorities. Amesbauer defended the changes decided without a committee and referred to the former social country councilor Doris Kampus, who had already awarded 1.15 million euros for the first half of the year according to the old funding areas. Amesbauer underlines that the new funding focuses on the goals of the Styrian government program are adapted and that planning security for promoters should be created.

Overall, the current developments illustrate how important it is to adapt the deposit fund and to improve support for people in need to facilitate access to living space.