Housing Benefit and the Impact of Rent Increases in Tilburg

### Housing Benefit and the Impact of Rent Increases in Tilburg Housing benefit compensates for rent increases in the regulated sector for low-income households in Tilburg. If your rent increases, your benefit automatically adjusts accordingly, provided your income and rent remain within the set limits (maximum €900 for 2024). Apply via [toeslagen.nl](https://www.toeslagen.nl) using your DigiD. Landlords in Tilburg, such as WonenBreburg or Zayaz, are required to report your new rent for recalculation. In Tilburg’s social housing sector, over 90% of tenants are eligible for housing benefit; thanks to this scheme, rent increases have minimal impact on purchasing power. In the tender sector, housing benefit applies if your income is below €25,000. In the transitional sector, housing benefit phases out upon liberalisation. Calculate your entitlement using the trial calculation tool on the [Tax Administration website](https://www.belastingdienst.nl) or check local information at the Tilburg Social Support Act (Wmo) desk. If there is a delay in your benefit payment, you can request an advance from the municipality. Disputes regarding housing benefit? You can take your case to court within 6 weeks, with support from the Legal Counter Tilburg (Juridisch Loket). Combine housing benefit with the energy benefit for additional protection in this energy-efficient city. This scheme ensures that living in Tilburg remains affordable, particularly with the recent focus on social housing in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and Het Zand.