Housing Benefit in Combination with WWS Scheme in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, housing benefit supplements the WWS maximum rent for low incomes, as regulated in the Housing Benefit Act (Wet op de huurtoeslag). The city struggles with high rents in neighbourhoods such as Rotterdam-South and Centrum, where WWS is crucial for affordable housing. Conditions: rent under €879.66, income up to €30,000 (single person) and assets under €37,395. Rotterdam tenants with rental agreements with housing associations such as Woonbron or Vestia often qualify automatically. Apply via Mijn toeslagen on toeslagen.nl with DigiD; the municipality of Rotterdam offers assistance via Housing Information Points in neighbourhoods such as Feijenoord and Delfshaven. Amount depends on rent, income and household composition; on average €250/month, with extra pressure on starters due to the tight market. WWS dwellings in Rotterdam are centrally registered via the address register, which landlords must consult. Reporting changes such as job loss prevents recovery by the Tax Authorities (Belastingdienst). In case of rent reduction following WWS assessment via the Rotterdam points system, the benefit adjusts accordingly. Specifically for students at Erasmus University or Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: rooms up to €477 eligible, ideal for the vibrant student neighbourhoods. In 2024, the benefit increases by 6.9% due to inflation adjustment, helping against rising living costs in Rotterdam. This safety net reduces pressure on low incomes and promotes social mobility in a diverse city like Rotterdam. Combine with local schemes such as the Rotterdam energy benefit for optimal advantage. (248 words)