Child benefit in Austria (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Family allowance is paid regardless of the parents' income, generally until the child turns 24 (25 in some cases). It is paid automatically at birth by the Finanzamt Österreich.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Amount of child benefitChild benefit | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Age limit for the childChild benefit | Generally until the child's 24th birthday, and in exceptions (for example civilian service or a considerable disability) until the 25th. From the age of 18 the benefit is generally tied to vocational training. A child who cannot support themselves because of a disability that began before age 21, or during training but before age 25, can qualify with no age limit. [1] |
| Income testChild benefit | Not income-tested for the parents: family allowance is paid regardless of the parents' employment or income. A child's own income does not matter until the year the child turns 19. From the calendar year in which the child turns 20, taxable income above EUR 17,212 in 2026 and 2027 must be repaid (only the excess). [1] |
| Where to claimChild benefit | Finanzamt Österreich (tax office). At the birth of a child no application is needed: the tax administration checks the conditions and pays the benefit automatically. Otherwise form Beih100 is filed with the Finanzamt Österreich. [2] |
| Residence conditionChild benefit | Parents are entitled if their centre of life is in Austria and the child lives with them in one household (or, if the child lives with neither parent, they mainly pay maintenance). Entitlement generally exists only for children who permanently reside in Austria. [1] |
Notes
- The page lists amounts per month by age (from EUR 138.40 to EUR 200.40) plus sibling supplements, but its text gives both 2026 and 2027 and 2025 for the same table. The year of the figures could not be confirmed.
Sources
- oesterreich.gv.at (Bundeskanzleramt): Familienbeihilfe – Beantragung (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- oesterreich.gv.at (Bundeskanzleramt): Höhe der Familienbeihilfe (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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