Income Limits for Rent Allowance in Tilburg
The rent allowance income limits determine whether Tilburg residents are eligible for rent allowance and the amount they can receive. These limits depend on your reference income, the rent price in the municipality of Tilburg, your age, living situation, and any allowance partner or children. The Tax and Customs Administration adjusts the limits annually based on inflation and wage growth. In 2024, Tilburg residents with a modal income can often still receive allowance, especially if the rent in Tilburg's social housing sector falls within the liberalisation limit.
What are the income limits for rent allowance in Tilburg?
There are no strict rent allowance income limits that automatically exclude you, but the allowance gradually decreases as your income rises. With a low income, you receive the maximum amount; above a certain threshold, it phases out to zero – the so-called 'phase-out threshold'. The formula is set out in the Rent Allowance Act (RAA). Your assets also count (max. €37,395 per person in 2024): too much savings means no allowance. In Tilburg, with many social housing units, this is relevant for many tenants.
The income limits vary by household:
- Singles: stricter limits.
- With allowance partner: more room for income.
- With children: higher limits due to linkage with child-related budget.
Legal Basis
The rent allowance rules are laid down in the Rent Allowance Act (RAA):
- Article 8 RAA: conditions including income and assets.
- Articles 26-28 RAA: allowance calculation with income factor.
- Article 32 RAA: income phase-out.
How do you calculate your income for rent allowance?
The reference income is your taxable income from two years prior (2024: 2022 income), plus notional additions for box 2/3. Exceptions:
- Report changes for recalculation (art. 29 RAA).
- Prognosis for major income fluctuations.
Overview of Rent Allowance Income Limits 2024 for Tilburg
Indicative limits for a typical Tilburg rent of €700 (social or private sector). Exact figures depend on rent and age. Source: Tax and Customs Administration – always check current data!
| Situation | Max income for full allowance (approx.) | Income at 0 allowance (approx.) | Max rent price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 23+ | €20,000 - €23,000 | €27,000 - €32,000 | €879.66 |
| Single with child | €25,000 - €28,000 | €35,000 - €40,000 | €879.66 |
| Cohabiting (2 adults) | €28,000 - €32,000 | €38,000 - €45,000 | €879.66 (higher with kids) |
| Couple with 1 child | €33,000 - €37,000 | €45,000 - €52,000 | €942.11 |
Note: Estimates for €700 rent in Tilburg. Use the calculator for exact amounts.
Practical Examples from Tilburg
Example 1: Marie (28, single from Tilburg-Noord) earns €22,000 gross (2022), rents €650 in social housing from a housing association. She receives approx. €250/month allowance. At €28,000, this drops to €100.
Example 2: Jansen family from Tilburg-West: two adults, one child, €35,000 joint income, rent €800. Full allowance €350/month. At €48,000: allowance ends.
Example 3: Student Tim (21) from the university area, €12,000 part-time income, room rent €450: max allowance, but watch the assets limit.
Rights and Obligations Regarding Income Limits
Rights:
- Recalculation upon change.
- Objection within 6 weeks (GALA art. 6:3) to the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant (Breda).
- Provisional allowance in case of uncertainty.
- Report changes within 1 month (fine up to €5,514).
- Provide correct rent price (excl. service costs).
- Declare income/assets honestly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I within limits as a self-employed person in Tilburg?
Yes, reference income is box 1 profit minus deductions. It varies; use the trial calculation or request a prognosis from the Tax and Customs Administration.
My income rises after application?
Report via Mijn Toeslagen. Recalculation follows; overpaid amounts repaid in instalments.
Does partner income count?
Yes, for allowance partners (fiscal or living together >6 months).
Rent allowance with unemployment benefits in Tilburg?
Yes, unemployment benefits count but often within limits. Also check childcare allowance.
Tips for Tilburg Residents
- Start with a trial calculation on toeslagen.nl.
- Gather tenancy agreement, tax return and payslips.
- Check rent price and assets with the Municipality of Tilburg.
- Combine with healthcare and childcare allowance.
- Free advice? Call Juridisch Loket Tilburg (013-530 44 00).