Rent Allowance and the Impact of Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, income-dependent rent increases can strongly influence your rent allowance, especially in popular neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven, Feijenoord or Kralingen. Rent allowance via toeslagen.nl is income-dependent and covers up to 35-45% of the rent for low incomes. An increase often reduces the allowance, but not always proportionally due to the liberalisation threshold. Immediately request a recalculation in the event of an income change to prevent surprises. Conditions in Rotterdam: income below €30,000-€38,000, rent below €879 (2024). In the event of increases above the maximum rent price, you can retain the allowance via the Huurcommissie in Rotterdam. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extraordinary assistance for tenants in financial need; check this via rotterdam.nl/bijstand. Millions of Dutch people, including many Rotterdammers in social housing from Vestia or Havista, receive rent allowance. An increase can lead to net higher costs in a city with rising rents. Use the calculation tool on rijksoverheid.nl for simulations and consult Woonpunt Rotterdam for free advice. This way you prevent debts and maximise your subsidy.