Koblenz tightens homeless shelter rules with health checks and higher fees
Koblenz is updating its rules for homeless shelters with stricter guidelines and higher costs. The city administration will introduce two new ordinances covering shelter use and fees. Residents will face new requirements, including health checks and deposit payments before moving in. Starting soon, anyone entering a Koblenz homeless shelter must provide a medical certificate. This document must confirm they do not have pulmonary tuberculosis, either before or shortly after admission. A €50 security deposit will also be mandatory for new residents.
The city operates two main shelters. The Luisenturm facility offers four residential units, each with three rooms, housing up to 27 people. Fees there will jump from €7.69 to €11.05 per square metre—a 44 percent increase. Meanwhile, the municipal shelter on Fritz-Michel-Straße in Neuendorf charges €10.01 per square metre and can accommodate 13 individuals. Residents must follow strict rules while staying in the shelters. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs are banned inside. They must also sort their waste and clean their living spaces at least once a week. If both shelters reach full capacity, the city will place homeless individuals in hotels. Nightly rates will be €51 for a single room, €65 for a double, and €89 for a triple room.
The new ordinances aim to standardise shelter conditions and adjust costs. Residents will need to comply with health, cleanliness, and behavioural rules. Those unable to secure a spot in the shelters may be temporarily housed in local hotels at set rates.
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