Appropriate Allocation of Social Rental Housing in Tilburg

Appropriate allocation obliges housing associations in Tilburg to allocate 80-95% of social rental housing to households with an income below 200% of the social minimum, as laid down in the Housing Act article 1.1. For starters in the region, a quota of 20% applies to middle incomes up to €47,699. Every tenant undergoes an 'appropriateness test': the rent may not exceed 30% of the gross annual income. When allocating via WoningNet, the system automatically checks your income via DUO and the Tax Authorities. Exceptions are possible in cases of urgency, such as medical necessity or informal care. Violations by housing associations can lead to fines of up to €100,000 per dwelling. In Tilburg, housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Zayaz allocate more strictly due to the high demand: waiting times for social rental housing can reach 8-12 years, especially in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and Het Zand. The municipality of Tilburg monitors this strictly to prioritise affordable housing. As a tenant, you can lodge an objection with the Housing Authority or the Rent Tribunal. This policy ensures that social rental housing in Tilburg remains accessible to low incomes. Check your personal appropriateness using the calculation tool on Rijksoverheid.nl or via the Tilburg Housing Market Monitor.