Social housing: income limit Amsterdam 2024
In Amsterdam the **income limit for social housing** determines whether you qualify for an affordable rental property in the social sector. The Municipality of Amsterdam applies specific rules, established by the government, to ensure that social housing remains available for lower income groups. In 2024, strict maximum incomes apply for allocation via WoningNet Amsterdam.
What does the income limit in Amsterdam entail?
Social housing in Amsterdam has a rent price up to the liberalisation limit (€ 879.66 in 2024). The income limit is the maximum gross annual income that your household may not exceed. These limits are adjusted annually and are based on the Housing Act and Rent Allowance Act.
The limit depends on:
- Gross income of all household members (including holiday allowance).
- Household size.
- Amsterdam-specific rules via the municipality and housing associations such as Ymere and De Key.
Legal basis in Amsterdam
The rules are laid down in:
- Housing Act (art. 1.1, 5.1): Regulates allocation of social housing.
- Rent Allowance Act: Income test for allowance and allocation.
- Ministerial decree: Annual income limits (2024: established by Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning).
- Municipality of Amsterdam: Local Housing Ordinance.
Income limits social housing Amsterdam 2024
Below are the current Amsterdam income limits for registration with WoningNet (reference date 2024):
| Number of persons | Max. gross annual income 2024 | Typical rent Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | € 38.625 | € 600 - € 850 p/m |
| 2 persons | € 52.671 | € 700 - € 950 p/m |
| 3 persons | € 62.417 | € 800 - € 1.050 p/m |
| 4 persons | € 72.164 | € 900 - € 1.150 p/m |
| 5+ persons | € 81.911 | € 1.000 - € 1.250 p/m |
NB: Exact verification via WoningNet Amsterdam. Income above the limit? Then exclusion for new allocation (except urgency).
Practical examples Amsterdam
Example 1: Single person in Amsterdam
Case: Lisa (32) earns € 37,500 gross/year and is registered with WoningNet.
Result: Yes qualifies (below € 38.625). Waiting time Amsterdam: 10-15 years.
Example 2: Family exceeds limit
Case: Family Jansen (2 adults, 2 children) earns € 75,000.
Result: No qualifies (above € 72.164). Must wait or consider private sector.
Help in Amsterdam
- District Court Amsterdam: Parnassusweg 220 (for rental disputes).
- Legal Aid Office Amsterdam: Vijzelstraat 77 (free advice).
- Municipality of Amsterdam Housing.
Tip: Check your income via the RNI tool on Rijksoverheid.nl.