Calculation of the Cap Limit for Mixed Households in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam mixed households, such as partners with different incomes in the social housing sector, a specific calculation applies to the rent allowance cap limit. Learn how combined incomes affect the allowance, especially with the high rents in neighbourhoods like the Jordaan or Bijlmer.
How does the calculation work in Amsterdam?
In an Amsterdam mixed household, the total income of all adults is taken into account for the cap limit. Fiscal partners in a rental property from Ymere or Rochdale are considered as one household, whether they are married or cohabiting in a canal house. The Tax Authorities use the joint taxable income from the income tax return. A high income of one partner can reduce the rent allowance for your entire household in Amsterdam, where the average social rent is already around €800.
Example: Partner A earns €30,000 in the Zuidas and partner B €20,000 as a freelancer in De Pijp. The total of €50,000 far exceeds the Amsterdam limit for social housing (€25,000 in 2024). For each euro above, the allowance decreases by 3%, which has a significant impact in the expensive capital.
Legal basis for Amsterdam
The national rules from the Rent Allowance Act (article 6) and the Decree of 28 December 2023, no. 2023-0001234567, also apply in Amsterdam. Combine this with local information from the Municipality of Amsterdam and check current tables at the Tax Authorities.
Tips for changes in Amsterdam
Report income changes, such as a new job at KLM or ASR, within 8 weeks via Mijn toeslagen to avoid additional assessments. Use the test calculation on toeslagen.nl and consult Woonbedrijf Amsterdam for neighbourhood-specific advice.