Rent Allowance Calculation for Tilburg Residents

Rent Allowance Calculation in Tilburg

The rent allowance calculation as determined by the Tax Authorities determines your monthly benefit as a tenant in Tilburg. With rising rents in neighborhoods like Reeshof or Het Zand, this allowance supports low-income groups such as first-time renters and retirees. The calculation depends on rent price, income, assets, age, and household composition. Below is a clear guide for Tilburg residents.

What is rent allowance for Tilburg?

Rent allowance assists tenants of self-contained homes in Tilburg whose rent burden is too heavy relative to a low income. Think of young families in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood or low-income households in social housing. The allowance is paid monthly and settled retrospectively based on your actual income, in accordance with the Rent Allowance Act (Wht). For 2024, the rent limits are €900.07 for singles and €1,202.68 for cohabitants.

Legal basis for rent allowance

The calculation is enshrined in the Rent Allowance Act (Wht), with key articles such as:

• Article 2 Wht: Entitlement and conditions for the allowance.
• Article 8 Wht: The core formula for the calculation.
• Article 10 Wht: Own contribution based on income and assets.
• Article 26 Wht: Reference date for income (often two years prior).

The General Act on Income-Dependent Schemes (Awir) sets the limits, adjusted annually via the Bulletin of Acts and Decrees. In Tilburg, you can get advice from the Juridisch Loket Tilburg.

Eligibility criteria for rent allowance in Tilburg

You qualify if:

• You rent a self-contained dwelling (with its own kitchen, toilet, and shower).
• Basic rent is below the rent limit (excluding service charges).
• You are 18 or older.
• Your income is below the limit, e.g., €25,506 (single, 2024).
• Your assets do not exceed €37,395 (single) or €74,790 (cohabiting) as of January 1 of the reference year.
• You have valid nationality or residence permit.

Rent limits 2024

Source: Tax Authorities 2024. Check toeslagen.nl for updates. The Municipality of Tilburg offers rent advice.

Step-by-step rent allowance calculation

Follow Article 8 Wht:

1. Step 1: Suitable rent
   Min(basic rent, limit).
2. Step 2: Basic amount
   Suitable rent minus own contribution.
3. Step 3: Apply factor
   Basic amount × factor (100% for low income, tapering off).
4. Step 4: Offset assets
   3% per €1,000 above threshold.
5. Step 5: Round and pay out
   Monthly, finalized annually.

Own contribution: €247.94 (2024) + 9.4% above €23,000 income + partner share. Try the Rent Allowance Calculator.

Examples for Tilburg residents

Example 1: Starter in Reeshof
Anna (22), rent €450, income €18,000, assets €10,000.
- Suitable rent: €450.
- Contribution: €247.94.
- Allowance: €202.06 × 100% = €202.
Monthly: €202.

Example 2: Retired couple in Oud-Zuid
Piet and Maria (65+), rent €1,000, income €30,000, assets €50,000.
- Rent: €1,000.
- Contribution: €247.94 + €657.
- Allowance: €95.06 × 75% - €12.30 = €59.
Monthly: €59.

Rights and obligations

Rights:

• Provisional allowance upon application.
• Revision decision in case of errors.
• Objection within 6 weeks; appeal to the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant (Breda).

Obligations:

• Report changes (moving, income) within 8 weeks.
• File tax return for settlement.
• Repay any overpayment.

More info: Applying for allowances.

Tips for Tilburg tenants

• Use the trial calculation in advance.
• Check service charges in your contract.
• Report promptly to the Municipality of Tilburg.
• Provide income statement for faster processing.
• Need help? Free advice at Juridisch Loket Tilburg.
• See also: Healthcare Allowance Tilburg.