Appropriate Allocation Social Housing Rules in Rotterdam

Appropriate allocation obliges Rotterdam housing associations such as Woonbron, Vestia, and Havensteder to allocate 80-95% of social rental housing based on income and household size. This follows from the Housing Act (article 2.26). In Rotterdam, with its tight housing market and focus on inclusive neighbourhoods such as Charlois and Feijenoord, a dwelling is 'appropriate' if the rent does not exceed 30% of your income and matches your family composition. In case of deviation from the norm, at least 10% must go to urgent cases, such as status holders or Rotterdam residents with medical priority. Tenants in Rotterdam have input via the Tenants' Organisation Rotterdam (HOR). The municipality of Rotterdam monitors this strictly via the Appropriate Allocation Dashboard on rotterdam.nl, with neighbourhood-specific insights. Does the rent exceed the liberalisation threshold (€ 879 in 2024)? Then no housing permit is required, not even in Rotterdam. Check the annual allocation reports of housing associations for transparency. In case of violation, you can complain to the Housing Authority or the Rotterdam disputes committee. These rules combat segregation in diverse neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven and Kralingen and ensure affordable housing. Example: a single Rotterdam resident with € 30,000 income qualifies for a maximum rent of € 600. Contact your housing association or the municipality for a personal calculation via the Rotterdam Housing Desk. (218 words)