Calculation of the capping threshold for mixed households in Rotterdam
In Rotterdam mixed households, such as partners with different incomes in districts like Charlois or Feijenoord, a specific calculation applies to the capping threshold for rent allowance. Learn how combined incomes affect the allowance in the port city.
How does the calculation work in Rotterdam?
In a Rotterdam mixed household, the total income of all adults is taken into account for the capping threshold. Fiscal partners in a rental property at the Kralingse Plas or in Delfshaven are considered as one household, regardless of marital status. The Tax Authorities use the joint taxable income from the income tax return. A high income of one partner can reduce the rent allowance for the entire family in Rotterdam, especially with the high rents in the city.
Example: Partner A earns €30,000 in the Rotterdam port and partner B €20,000. The total of €50,000 often exceeds the threshold for social housing in Rotterdam (€25,000 in 2024). The allowance then reduces by 3% per euro above it, which is noticeable under the municipal rent rules.
Legal basis for Rotterdam
The national rules are set out in the Rent Allowance Act (article 6) and the Decree of 28 December 2023, no. 2023-0001234567. Rotterdam tenants can request current tables from the Tax Authorities or locally from Woonbron and the Rent Tribunal, tailored to urban rent prices.
Tips for Rotterdam residents on changes
Report income changes, such as after a job change at Erasmus University or in the Maasvlakte, within 8 weeks via Mijn toeslagen. Use the test calculation on toeslagen.nl or check with Rotterdam welfare organizations such as Bind-Kracht Werkt to avoid repayments in the busy city.