Rent Allowance Taper Limit in Amsterdam: impact on your rent allowance
The rent allowance taper limit in Amsterdam determines whether you receive full or partial allowance. If your income exceeds it, the allowance decreases. Learn how this works in the capital, local rules and steps in case of changes in your situation.
What does the rent allowance taper limit in Amsterdam entail?
The taper limit is an income threshold from which your rent allowance in Amsterdam phases out. Rent allowance helps tenants with high housing costs in the city. The calculation depends on income, rent price and the taper limit. Above this limit, you receive gradually less allowance.
Annually set by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, the limit varies by rent category (social rent, private sector, starter rent) and rent amount. In 2024, a specific application applies to Amsterdam social renters, given the high rents in the region.
Legal basis in Amsterdam
The rules are set out in:
- Participation in Employment and Social Assistance Act (WWB): General social assistance and allowance rules.
- Rent Allowance Decree: Calculation formulas and limits.
- Income-Dependent Combination Discount Act (WICR): Integration of social provisions.
For 2024, the taper limit for a single person in Amsterdam social rent is approximately €36,000 gross/year (for rent below the liberalisation threshold). Check current values via the Tax Authorities. You can lodge an objection against decisions at Amsterdam District Court, Parnassusweg 220.
How does the taper limit work in Amsterdam practice?
Example: Single person with social rent of €750/month in Amsterdam. Below the limit, full allowance; above it, gradual phase-out.
2024 overview:
| Income (gross/year) | Allowance % | Rent Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| €20,000 | 100% | Full (approx. €400/mth) |
| €30,000 | 75% | Partial (approx. €300/mth) |
| €36,000 (limit) | 0% | No allowance |
In Amsterdam, with high rents, the phase-out feels stronger. It is a sliding scale, not an abrupt stop. For advice: Legal Aid Office Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77.
When does the taper limit apply in Amsterdam?
Applicable to all tenants, with nuances:
- Rent type: Lower limit for social rent vs. private sector/starter rent.
- Rent price: Above €1,200/mth (2024) often no entitlement.
- Low income: Below €12,000 gross/year, maximum allowance.
- Care dependents: Care costs raise the effective limit.
Rights and obligations regarding the taper limit
Your rights
- Information obligation: You are entitled to clear explanation from the Tax Authorities about your calculation.
- Right of objection: Against incorrect allowance decisions, appeal to Amsterdam District Court (Parnassusweg 220).
- Recalculation: Report income changes immediately for adjustment.
Your obligations
- Report changes in income, rent or household composition within one month.
- Provide correct data to prevent recovery.
For personal advice in Amsterdam: Visit the Legal Aid Office Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77) or check the Tax Authorities app.