Social Housing Rent Increases in Tilburg: Maximum Percentages 2024
In Tilburg, the rent of social housing may be increased by a maximum of 5.4% in 2024 or adjusted to the maximum rent price according to the liberalisation threshold. Large landlords such as WonenBreevast and Sint Joseph have often already announced this for 1 May. As a tenant in the 013 region, you can agree, negotiate or immediately file an objection with the Rent Tribunal.
Types of Rent Increases Specific to Tilburg
Inflation-linked increase: Limited to 5.4%, based on the national CPB forecast. Adjustment to suitable level: Especially for newly rented properties after vacancy, aligned with your income and Tilburg quality standards. Improvements: Additional increase possible for sustainable investments such as insulation in neighbourhoods like Het Zand or Babilon, but only with your written consent.
Objection Procedure for Tilburg Tenants
- Send a written refusal to your landlord within 2 months after the announcement.
- During the procedure, pay at least 40% of the proposed increase to prevent forced eviction.
- The Rent Tribunal in Utrecht makes a binding decision; in Tilburg, you can also seek advice from the Neighbourhood Service Team or the Legal Aid Office at Schouwburgstraat.
In Tilburg, no increase possible for recently purchased homes from the housing association stock or ongoing disputes. The Good Landlordship Act article 7 provides extra protection against excessive increases by local housing associations. Note: the municipality of Tilburg encourages moderate increases through the 2024 Housing Policy for affordable living.
Overview of Inflation Percentages
- 2023: 2%.
- 2024: 5.4% (CPB forecast, relevant for Tilburg social housing).
Always check your tenancy agreement and the current Liberalisation Threshold (€879.66 in 2024). For Tilburg tenants: consult www.tilburg.nl/wonen for local support.