Rent Allowance and the Impact of Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, income-dependent rent increases can strongly influence your rent allowance, especially in the city's expensive rental market. Rent allowance (to be applied for via toeslagen.nl) is income-dependent and covers up to 35-45% of the qualifying rent for low incomes. A rent increase often reduces the allowance, but not always proportionally due to Amsterdam's rent ceilings. Immediately request a recalculation in the event of an income change to maintain your rightful allowance. Conditions in Amsterdam: household income below €30,000-€38,000, rent below €879 (2024 liberalisation threshold). In case of increases above the maximum rent price (capping via the Rent Tribunal), you can retain the allowance or even apply for additional exceptional assistance from the Municipality of Amsterdam. The city offers extra support for Amsterdammers with rent problems via the Wmo counter and Social Team. Millions of Dutch people, including many in Amsterdam, receive rent allowance; an increase often leads to net higher costs in neighbourhoods such as Bijlmer, West or Centrum. Use the calculation tool on rijksoverheid.nl for simulations and check the Amsterdam rent check on amsterdam.nl to prevent debts. Contact the Juridisch Loket Amsterdam for free advice.