Consequences of Exceeding the Income Ceiling in Delft

Exceeding the income ceiling has direct consequences for tenants of social housing in Delft. Housing associations such as Vestia and Haag Wonen first send a letter with income statement. Within two months, you must prove that your income remains below €47,699 (2024 ceiling for a one-person household). If you fail to do so, a proposal for rent increase to free sector level follows, often 30-50% higher, which in Delft amounts to rents of €900 to €1,200 per month in neighborhoods such as Poptahof or Zuiderpoort. After a year without a solution, the landlord may terminate the tenancy agreement via the sub-district court in The Hague (art. 7:271 BW). You will receive a maximum of two years' deferral to relocate within the Haaglanden region. During this period, you do not build up passive housing rights. In Delft, 25% of exceeders move out within a year to more expensive rental in the free sector or owner-occupied homes in Nieuwe Binckhorst, according to recent Rent Tribunal data. Objection is possible with the Rent Tribunal in Delft if the housing association does not comply with local rules. For vulnerable groups, such as those aged 65+ or Delft students, exceptions apply via the Hardship Clause or priority from the municipality. Prevent escalation by reporting to your housing association in time and seeking alternatives, such as priority for social housing via Woonnet Rijnmond.