Income Limits for Social Housing in Rotterdam

The income limit determines whether you qualify for social housing in Rotterdam. For 2024, the maximum is €47,699 for a single person and €52,671 for a multi-person household (reference date 2022). These limits are established in the Housing Act and are indexed annually by the ministry. Does your income exceed this limit? Then you do not qualify, except through urgency procedures or the Rotterdam starters scheme for young households. In Rotterdam, with its tight housing market, the municipality checks your qualifying income via the Tax Authorities. Housing associations such as Woonbron and Vestia verify this with the Valued Income. Exceptions exist for AOW pensioners, social assistance recipients with allowances and status holders. Specifically for Rotterdam, the municipality reserves a pool of social housing for middle-income earners via the Rotterdam Housing Construction Programme. Report changes in your income promptly to the Rotterdam Housing Register to maintain your registration. In case of fraud, such as declaring too low an income, you risk exclusion for 4 years and fines. Calculate your income with the SVB calculation tool and register with the Rotterdam Housing Market. This way you avoid rejection in the draw or allocation by the urgency teams. Consult the website of the municipality of Rotterdam for the current waiting lists and local rules.