Rent Increase Limitations for Social Housing Tenants in Tilburg

Social housing tenants in Tilburg may receive a maximum rent increase of 3.3% in 2024, or slightly higher with inflation adjustment, but always aligned with income. Housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Tiwos in Tilburg must verify individual income for increases above the liberalisation threshold. File an objection within 6 weeks after the notice letter with the Rent Committee in Tilburg. Under appropriate allocation in Tilburg social housing, the increase must not affect affordability, especially for starters and low-income households in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand. The inflation clause is limited to cabinet decisions and local agreements with the municipality. Successful objections result in a recalculation of the rent. In Tilburg, this protects tenants against rapid price increases, partly due to the pressure on the local housing market with over 20,000 social housing units.