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Income-Dependent Rent Increase Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, **social housing** often has an **income-dependent rent increase**. Your rent is adjusted to your gross income. Check your rights, objection procedures at the Rotterdam District Court and tips from the Juridisch Loket.

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Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Rotterdam: Your Local Rights

In Rotterdam, especially with housing associations such as Woonbron or Vestia, your rent price in social housing is often made **income-dependent**. This means that your gross income plays a direct role in the annual rent increase. Discover the specific rules for Rotterdam, how to object at the Rotterdam District Court (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) and obtain free advice from the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam (Westblaak 180).

What Does Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Rotterdam Entail?

In the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region, this system applies to homes with rent below the liberalisation threshold. Your landlord checks your income via the Tax Authorities and adjusts the rent accordingly. If your income rises, you pay more; if it falls, possibly less. This protects lower income groups in the city.

Rotterdam housing associations often use a local rent index linked to the Rotterdam rent register, which takes into account neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord.

Legal Basis with Rotterdam Focus

The core laws are national, but applied locally:

  • Housing Act: Regulates rent increases for housing associations in Rotterdam.
  • Rent Pricing Regulation: Determines the maximum income threshold for social rent in the region.
  • General Tenancy Conditions (AVH): Specific for Rotterdam landlords with income formulas.
  • Rent Allowance Act: Extra relevant for Rotterdam residents with low incomes.

The Municipality of Rotterdam publishes a rent register annually; check it for your home in Rotterdam-South or -North.

How Is It Calculated in Rotterdam?

Step by step:

  1. Base rent price: Based on the Rotterdam rent register per postcode area.
  2. Income correction: Multiplied by a factor from your box 1 income (total household income).
  3. Revision: Annually via UWV or Tax Authority data; report changes promptly.

Example formula for Rotterdam housing associations: Rent = Base × (Your income / Regional Rotterdam average €38,000).

Practical Examples Rotterdam

Example 1: Income Rises in Rotterdam-West

You rent a 3-room apartment (base €650) with income €45,000 (above average). New rent: €720. Objection? To Rotterdam District Court.

Example 2: Pension in Rotterdam-Centre

Income drops to €28,000; rent falls from €700 to €620. Request recalculation from your housing association.

What If You Disagree in Rotterdam?

  1. Written objection to landlord within 6 weeks.
  2. If rejected: Rent Tribunal (free).
  3. To Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125 for proceedings.
Seek free help from Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 – make an appointment via 0800-8020 or online.

Rotterdam Tip: Use the municipal rent register tool for your address.