Consequences of Exceeding the Income Ceiling Limit in Tilburg

Exceeding the income ceiling limit has direct consequences for tenants of social housing in Tilburg. Major housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Zayaz first send a letter with an income statement. Within two months, you must prove that your income remains below €47,699 (2024 limit for a one-person household). If you fail to do so, a proposal for rent increase to free sector level follows, often 30-50% higher, fitting Tilburg neighborhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand. After a year without a solution, the landlord may terminate the tenancy agreement via the sub-district court in Breda (art. 7:271 BW). You will receive a maximum of two years' postponement to relocate within the Midden-Brabant region. During this period, you do not build up passive tenancy rights. Local figures from the municipality of Tilburg show that 25% of exceeders leave within a year for more expensive rental in the free sector or owner-occupied homes in growing neighborhoods such as Reeshof. Objection is possible with the Rent Tribunal in Tilburg if the housing association does not comply with the local rules. For vulnerable groups, such as those aged 65+ or Tilburg informal caregivers, exceptions apply via the Hardship Clause or municipal priority programs. Prevent escalation by contacting the WonenBreburg Customer Contact Center or the Tilburg Wmo desk in time for alternatives such as priority for social housing in the Palet or at Professor Dondersstraat.