Calculation of Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Rotterdam: Step by Step

In Rotterdam, where the rental market is under pressure due to the popularity of neighborhoods such as Kralingen, Delfshaven, and the Kop van Zuid, an income-dependent rent increase is calculated based on your joint rental income according to the Tax Authorities. Landlords base this on incomes from two years ago (e.g., 2022 for increases in 2024). The formula is: maximum increase = rent price × (income-dependent percentage × income index). For 2024, in the unregulated sector, 5.3% applies for incomes above €47,699, with lower percentages for lower incomes. Note Rotterdam's specific rent price threshold of €808.06 for the unregulated sector. Step 1: Request your income statement via Mijn Belastingdienst. Step 2: Check if your Rotterdam property falls under the scheme, taking into account local Housing Inspection inspections. Step 3: Compare the proposed increase with the statutory limit; if exceeded, you can file an objection with the Rent Tribunal in Rotterdam (address: Pieter de Hoochweg 119). Remember: only the net bare rent counts, not the service charges which in Rotterdam are often higher due to port-related facilities. Landlords must submit the proposal before 1 May. In case of declining income due to, for example, temporary job loss in the Rotterdam port, you can apply for remission via the municipality. This scheme helps middle-income earners in Rotterdam, but be alert to errors in income data and consult local rent teams such as Huurteam Rotterdam for free advice.