Rent Allowance and WWS Maximum in Rotterdam: Protect Your Benefit

In Rotterdam, exceeding the WWS maximum can seriously jeopardise your rent allowance, especially in popular neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord where rent prices often exceed the liberalisation threshold. The rent allowance is based on the 'actual rent', but in the event of an unlawful increase by landlords, you must immediately inform the SVB and the Rotterdam Rent Team service. According to the Rent Allowance Act (article 10), the Tax Authorities recalculate the allowance based on the correct, WWS-compliant price. Are you paying too much rent for your Rotterdam property? Then apply for retroactive allowance via toeslagen.nl and stop overpaying. Use the trial calculation with the WWS maximum for your postcode area, such as €879.66 for single persons in 2024. In the event of a successful ruling by the Rent Tribunal in Rotterdam, the Tax Authorities will automatically apply this, often in combination with local subsidies via the municipality. Exceedance leads to recoveries with fines, but Rotterdam offers extra assistance via the Housing Desk. Tip: report immediately if suspected at the Legal Counter Rotterdam and link it to your WWS case for minimal financial loss and maximum allowance rights.