Calculation of Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Amsterdam: Step by Step

In Amsterdam, where the rental market is extremely tight and average rent prices often exceed €1,500, an income-dependent rent increase is calculated based on your joint rental income according to the Tax Authorities. Landlords use income from two years ago (e.g., 2022 for increases in 2024). The formula is: maximum increase = rent price × (income-dependent percentage × income index). For 2024 in the unregulated sector, 5.3% applies for incomes above €47,699, with lower percentages for lower incomes. In Amsterdam, many properties exceed the liberalisation threshold of €808.06, which affects many tenants under this regulation. Step 1: Request your income statement via Mijn Belastingdienst. Step 2: Check if your Amsterdam property falls in the unregulated sector (rent above €808.06 in 2024); housing association properties have stricter rules via the Amsterdam Housing Association. Step 3: Compare the proposed increase with the statutory limit. If exceeded, you can file an objection with the Rent Committee in Amsterdam (location Pieter Braaijweg 36). Note: only the bare rent counts, not service charges as common in many Amsterdam complexes. Landlords must submit proposals before 1 May. In case of declining income due to job loss in the city, you can apply for remission or rent freeze via the municipality. This calculation protects Amsterdam's middle incomes against excesses, but be alert to errors in income data, especially for expats or self-employed persons. Local tips: consult Huurteam Amsterdam for free advice and check via the Housing Allocation System whether your rent is fair.