Difference between capping limit and quality discount limit in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the capping limit for rent allowance differs from the quality discount limit. Understand both for maximum allowance in social rental housing in neighborhoods such as the Jordaan or Bijlmer.
What is the quality discount limit in Amsterdam?
The quality discount limit (€808.06 in 2024) is the maximum rent price for full rent allowance. In Amsterdam, where average rents in the private sector often exceed €1,200, many properties do not qualify for allowance, regardless of your income. The capping limit (€25,000-€35,000, depending on the rent price) reduces the allowance at higher income, even if the rent remains below this limit. For housing associations such as Ymere or De Key, this is crucial for social housing.
Example: Rent €700 in an Amsterdam housing association property (below quality limit), but income €27,000? Your allowance decreases by 3% per extra euro above the capping limit.
Legal basis for Amsterdam
The Ministerial Regulation of 20 December 2023 establishes these national limits, linked to the housing quotient calculation. In Amsterdam, additional local rules apply via the Housing Allocation Ordinance, which prioritizes social housing for low incomes, but the allowance limits remain uniform.
Impact on your situation in Amsterdam
Check both limits using the Tax Authorities tool or via the Amsterdam WoningNet portal. Do you exceed the quality limit? Look for suitable properties via housing associations or consider income adjustment. In a city with 40% social housing, this offers maximum allowance for Amsterdam residents.