Income Limits for Social Housing in Amsterdam

The income limit determines whether you qualify for social housing in Amsterdam. For 2024, the maximum is €47,699 for a single person and €52,671 for a multi-person household (reference date 2022). These limits are established in the Housing Act and are indexed annually by the ministry. In Amsterdam, where the waiting time for social housing is often more than 10 years, this limit is crucial for registration with housing associations such as Ymere or De Key. Does your income exceed the limit? Then you do not qualify, except through the municipality's urgency procedures or the starters scheme for Amsterdam starters. Check your qualifying income via the Tax Authorities and have it verified by housing associations using the Valued Income. Exceptions exist for state pensioners (AOW'ers), social assistance recipients with supplements, and intra-municipal movers. Amsterdam maintains a reserve pool for middle-income earners with an income up to €90,000, linked to the liberalisation limit. Report changes promptly to WoningNet to maintain your registration. In case of fraud, such as providing incorrect income details, you risk exclusion for 4 years from the Amsterdam housing market. Use the SVB calculation tool for a calculation and register via the Amsterdam WoningNet platform. This way, you avoid surprises during allocation by the urgency teams or lottery systems. (218 words)