Rent Allowance and Impact of Rent Increase in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, rent allowance compensates for rent increases in the regulated sector for low incomes, especially relevant in neighbourhoods such as Charlois and Feijenoord where social housing is dominant. With an increase, your allowance rises automatically, provided your income and rent price remain within the limits (max. €900 for 2024). Apply via toeslagen.nl with DigiD. Landlords, such as Woonbron or Vestia, must report your new rent for recalculation. In Rotterdam social housing, more than 90% of tenants are entitled to allowance; increases hardly affect purchasing power thanks to this support. Regulated sector: allowance applies for income under €25,000. Transitional sector: allowance phases out upon liberalisation, but Rotterdam promotes affordable living through municipal pilots. Calculate your entitlement via the trial calculation on the Tax Authorities website. In case of delay in payment: apply for an advance from the municipality of Rotterdam. Disputes over allowance? To the court within 6 weeks, with support from the Juridisch Loket in Rotterdam-South. Combine with energy allowance and the Rotterdam one-off rent support for extra protection. These schemes keep living in the port city affordable, despite the pressure on the housing market.