Difference Between Income Cap and Quality Discount Limit in Rotterdam

{"article":{"h2":"Difference Between Income Cap and Quality Discount Limit in Rotterdam","p":[{"class":"excerpt","text":"In Rotterdam, the income cap for housing allowance differs from the quality discount limit. Understand both to maximize your allowance for social housing rented from housing corporations such as Woonbron or Vestia."},{"text":"The quality discount limit (€808.06 in 2024) is the maximum rent for full housing allowance. Properties in Rotterdam districts such as Charlois or Feijenoord with rent above this limit do not qualify for the allowance, regardless of your income. The income cap (€25,000–€35,000, depending on the rent) reduces the allowance for higher incomes, even if the rent is below this limit."},{"text":"Example: Rent of €700 in Rotterdam-Zuid (below the quality limit), but an income of €27,000? Then your allowance decreases by 3% for every extra euro above the income cap."},{"text":"The Ministerial Regulation of 20 December 2023 establishes these national limits, linked to the Housing Cost Ratio calculation. In Rotterdam, additional local rules apply through the municipality for priority in social housing, but the allowance limits remain national."},{"text":"Check both limits using the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration tool or the Rotterdam Housing Desk. If you exceed the limits, consider cheaper rent in districts such as IJsselmonde or adjusting your income. Local housing corporations often provide advice for Rotterdam residents with low incomes."}],"h3":["What is the Quality Discount Limit in Rotterdam?","Legal Basis for Rotterdam","Impact on Your Situation in Rotterdam"]}}