In Tilburg, a vibrant city in North Brabant with many social housing units, alongside the income-dependent rent increase, the regular increase based on inflation (CPI) plus 1% also applies for housing associations such as WonenBreburg. For 2024, this is a maximum of 5.4% in the private sector, in accordance with the national Regeling Huurprijzingering. Landlords in Tilburg may not simply combine both forms; the income-dependent increase applies exclusively to households with an income above the threshold of €47,699 for housing associations.
The inflation adjustment must be announced before 1 May via a written notice. Local tenants in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or the Reeshof can challenge both increases with the Huurcommissie, which handles many cases in Tilburg. Document all correspondence carefully, especially if you qualify for rent allowance via the Tilburg Wmo counter. The Autoriteit Wonen XL strictly supervises excesses in the region, while the municipality of Tilburg offers free advice to tenants via the Huurteam.
These dual systems balance the income of Tilburg landlords with tenant protection, but require annual checks on the specific rules for association and private sector properties in the city. Always consult the latest CBS figures for the CPI.