Rent Allowance and Income Limits in Amsterdam

Rent allowance in Amsterdam depends on your income, rent price and living situation, with capping limits starting from €26,500 for singles (2024). In the expensive Amsterdam rental market, where average social rent is around €800, allowance is crucial for starters and families in neighbourhoods like Bijlmer or Oud-West. Apply via Mijn toeslagen on Belastingdienst.nl; retroactive up to 12 months possible, ideal for sudden moves to Amsterdam. For social rent up to €879 (single), you receive allowance as long as income remains below the limit. Exceed it? Allowance gradually decreases to zero at €38,000. Important factors: assets under €37,395 and age over 23 years. In Amsterdam, with high housing prices, Amsterdammers report changes such as job changes or partners within one month to avoid recovery (up to 5 years). Example: an Amsterdam family with €50,000 income and €700 rent in De Pijp receives approximately €250 per month. In case of errors, lodge an objection via a hearing within 6 weeks. Combine with healthcare allowance for optimal support. Specifically for Amsterdam, the municipality offers extra advice via WoningNet and rent teams against usurious rates. This system protects low incomes against the overheated Amsterdam rental market.