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 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 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.