In Tilburg, affordable housing allocation requires local housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Sint Joseph to take your income into account when allocating social rental housing. The income standard determines whether you qualify for affordable housing in neighbourhoods such as Het Zand, Oud-Zuid or the Reeshof. For 2024, the threshold is €47,699 for a single-person household and €52,671 for a multi-person household. Housing associations in Tilburg must allocate 80% of their social rental housing to households below this standard, and 90% within the 'affordable' rent price up to €808.06 gross per month, appropriate to the local housing market.
If your income exceeds the standard, you risk losing priority on the urgent waiting lists in Tilburg, where demand for social rental housing is high. In case of exceedance due to temporary factors, such as a one-off bonus or seasonal work in the region, you can lodge an objection. The Housing Authority Netherlands supervises compliance by Tilburg housing associations. In the event of violations, you must first file a complaint with the housing association, then with the Rent Tribunal or the district court in Den Bosch. Support your objection with recent tax returns, payslips and, if applicable, employer statements. This protects against allocation of housing that is too expensive in Tilburg, which can cause rent arrears and financial problems. Always check the current income limits on rijksoverheid.nl and consult the Wmo counter of the municipality of Tilburg for additional advice tailored to your situation.