Calculation of the Rent Ceiling Limit in 2024 for Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, the calculation of the rent ceiling limit for social housing in districts such as Charlois, Feijenoord, and IJsselmonde follows strict regulations, based on the tenant's gross annual income and any recipients of housing allowances. For 2024, the Municipality of Rotterdam, in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, sets the limit at €44,035 for single-person households and €59,336 for multi-person households. These amounts are indexed annually to accommodate Rotterdam tenants facing rising costs. To determine your personal limit, sum all sources of income: wages from the port or Erasmus University, benefits provided by the municipality, pensions, and additional income, minus deductible items such as study costs or travel expenses in heavy traffic. Rotterdam housing corporations such as Woonbron, Vestia, and Havensteder verify this information through the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration and the Rotterdam Income Limit Tool. If the limit is exceeded, an 'income-dependent rent increase' or a two-year notice period will follow, in line with the tight social housing market in Rotterdam-Zuid. Example: A couple in Prins Alexander with two children and a joint income of €65,000 exceeds the limit by €5,664, resulting in a rent increase by the landlord. If the calculation is incorrect, you may lodge an objection based on Article 1.1 of the Housing Act and local Rotterdam rental policy regulations. Tip: Update your income details promptly with your housing corporation via the Rotterdam Tenants' Service to avoid surprises in your Kralingen or Delfshaven home.