In 2024, tenants in Tilburg in the social housing sector will face strict rules if their income exceeds the income limit. According to the Housing Act (article 5.1) and the Suitable Allocation Decree, the landlord – such as WonenBreburg or Trivire, the major housing associations in Tilburg – checks whether the household income exceeds the limit of approximately €47,699 (for single-person households) or €52,671 (for multi-person households). Exceedance often leads to a relocation obligation within two years, unless exceptional circumstances such as illness, advanced age, or a medical indication via the Tilburg Care and Safety House apply.
The procedure in Tilburg proceeds as follows: the housing association retrieves income data from the Tax Authorities and sends an intention to terminate the tenancy agreement. Tenants can file an objection with the housing association, followed by appeal to the Rent Tribunal or the district court in Den Bosch. Local exceptions in Tilburg include deferral for temporary income peaks due to inheritance, bonus, or a new job at a Tilburg company such as the ASML campus. The municipality of Tilburg sometimes offers priority declarations via the Housing-on-Measure desk for transitioning to mid-range rental in neighborhoods such as Het Zand or the Reeshof.
Practical examples from Tilburg show that many tenants move to the private sector after exceedance, with rents starting from €800 per month, causing financial bottlenecks. The municipality encourages income adjustment via the minimum income policy and advises applying for rent allowance. Stay informed via your Tilburg housing association, the Tilburg Housing Desk, or consult a tenancy law attorney at the Legal Desk Midden-Brabant. (248 words)