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Social Housing Rent Threshold Tilburg

Discover the rent threshold for social housing in Tilburg (2024: approx. €743). Rights, preventing skewed living and help via Legal Aid Office.

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What is the rent threshold for social housing in Tilburg?

The **rent threshold for social housing** in Tilburg is the maximum amount you may pay for a rental property under the **Rent Allowance Act** and **Maximum Rent Act**. This threshold determines whether your home qualifies as **social rental housing** and whether you can receive rent allowance. In 2024, there is a national standard, but Tilburg applies specific thresholds. Exceeding it can lead to loss of allowance or a **skewed dwelling**.

What is social rental housing in Tilburg?

**Social rental housing** complies with the **Maximum Rent Act (Wmh)** and may not exceed the local **rent threshold**. In Tilburg, **housing associations** such as WonenBreburg and Trivire rent out most social housing to people with a modal income.

The aim is affordable housing for middle incomes. Above the threshold? Then it is a **skewed dwelling** (see: Skewed Living Explained).

Legal basis

  • Maximum Rent Act (Wmh): Limits rent prices in the social sector.
  • Rent Allowance Act: Allowance dependent on income and rent.
  • Maximum Rent Decree (Bmh): Specific thresholds per municipality, including Tilburg.

How is the rent threshold in Tilburg determined?

Determined annually based on:

  • Average rent in Tilburg.
  • Property size (e.g., 2- or 4-bedroom dwelling).
  • Neighbourhood (city centre Tilburg vs. outer districts such as Oud-Zuid).

In 2024, the threshold in Tilburg is approximately **€ 742.94 per month** for a dwelling of 70 m² (depending on WOZ value and points). Check current thresholds at Municipality of Tilburg or Central Government.

Consequences if rent in Tilburg exceeds the threshold

Rent higher than the Tilburg **social rent threshold**? These are the impacts:

1. Loss of rent allowance

Only possible if rent is below the threshold. Otherwise no allowance, which is painful at low income.

2. Skewed living in Tilburg

Rent too high for social qualification? Possibly due to landlord error or previous increase. Apply for **rent reduction** via Rent Tribunal or switch. See Skewed Living Tilburg.

  • Too high initial rent.
  • Increased rent after social rent.
  • Private sector disguised as social.

3. Less Rent Tribunal protection

Above threshold, no regulation of rent increases, except **Good Landlordship Act**. To District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg in case of dispute.

Rights and obligations of tenant in Tilburg

Governed by **Wmh** and **rent allowance act**. Help via Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.

Rights

  • Pay no more than the Tilburg rent threshold.
  • Rent allowance if qualified.
  • Rent price check via Rent Tribunal.
  • Protection against unreasonable increases.

Obligations

  • Pay rent on time.
  • Keep the dwelling neat.
  • Report income to housing association (income-dependent rent).

Take action in Tilburg

In doubt? Apply for rent price assessment at Rent Tribunal. In case of problems: Legal Aid Office Tilburg or District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant. Prevent skewed living and retain your allowance!