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Income-Dependent Rent Increase Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, **income-dependent rent increase** adjusts to your income, especially for social housing. Learn about your rights, local procedures at the Amsterdam District Court, and help via the Amsterdam Legal Desk.

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Income-Dependent Rent Increase in Amsterdam: Rights and Options

In Amsterdam, with **income-dependent rent increase**, the rent price is aligned with your **gross income**, particularly for **social housing** from housing associations such as Ymere or De Key. Discover the local operation, rules, and steps in disputes via the Amsterdam District Court (Parnassusweg 220) or the Amsterdam Legal Desk (Vijzelstraat 77).

What does income-dependent rent increase in Amsterdam entail?

This increase adjusts your rent based on your **gross annual income**, common for social rent in neighborhoods such as Bijlmer, West, or Centrum. Housing associations check annually via the Tax Authorities; higher income leads to higher rent, lower income to a reduction. This keeps rent affordable in the expensive Amsterdam market.

In the Amsterdam region, **IA rent** often applies with revision per 1 July, linked to the urban **Amsterdam rent index**.

Legal basis in Amsterdam

Key rules:

  • Housing Act: Regulates rent increases for housing associations in Amsterdam.
  • Amsterdam Rent Ordinance: Specific local limits for social rent.
  • Housing Associations' General Terms and Conditions: Ymere and others specify income-dependent formulas.
  • Rent Allowance Scheme: Extra support for Amsterdam residents with low income.

The **Amsterdam rent index** forms the basis, adjusted to your income for fair distribution.

How does it work in Amsterdam?

Steps:

  1. Base rent price: Determined via the Amsterdam **rent index**, often under €800 for the social sector.
  2. Income adjustment: Multiplied by a factor based on your income relative to the Amsterdam average (€45,000 gross).
  3. Revision: Annually, with a letter from the landlord; objection possible within 6 weeks.

Example formula: Rent = Base × (Your income / Amsterdam median). With €60,000 income (above average), rent increases by 15-20%.

Practical examples Amsterdam

Example 1: Rising income

You rent in Oud-West from Ymere, base €750. Income rises from €40,000 to €55,000. New rent: €870 (+16%). Objection? To the Amsterdam District Court.

Example 2: Falling income

Pension in De Pijp: income drops to €30,000, rent falls from €850 to €720. Request recalculation from the landlord.

What if you disagree in Amsterdam?

  1. Write an objection to the landlord within 6 weeks.
  2. No solution? Help via Amsterdam Legal Desk, Vijzelstraat 77 (020-4439848).
  3. Then: Procedure at Amsterdam District Court, Parnassusweg 220. Costs: €85 court fee, often with allowance.

Tip: Check amsterdam.nl/huurwoning for local info.

Extra tips for Amsterdam tenants

Apply for rent allowance via toeslagen.nl. With housing associations like Rochdale: use their online portal for income check. In 2024 max. increase 5.4% + income portion.