Housing Benefit and Maximum Rental Prices in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, housing benefit compensates for high rents for low-income households, linked to the municipality's Woningnet points system. For 2024, the maximum income threshold is €373.43 for single-person households, with a rent limit below €900 for social housing in districts such as Bijlmer, West, or Centrum. Verify your eligibility via [toeslagen.nl](https://www.toeslagen.nl) using your Amsterdam points certificate from housing corporations like Ymere or De Key. The benefit amount can cover up to 75% of the rent, minus your own contribution. If you have more than 142 points, the benefit is often limited due to Amsterdam's strict liberalisation threshold. **Procedure:** - Digital application via [Mijn toeslagen](https://www.mijntoeslagen.nl). - Monthly advance payment. - Report changes within 8 weeks to avoid reclaims. Approximately 150,000 households in Amsterdam receive housing benefit, amounting to €800 million annually, primarily for housing corporation properties. Combine this with an appeal procedure at the [Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie)](https://www.huurcommissie.nl) to optimise points for a higher benefit. Students in Amsterdam are subject to additional rules, such as room certification via DUWO. This safety net keeps social housing affordable in the expensive capital, despite the heavy administrative burden and long waiting lists of 10+ years.