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Housing Benefit as an Alternative to Housing Cost Assistance in Delft

Housing benefit supplements the exceptional assistance provided by the Municipality of Delft for low-income tenants. Check the conditions, maximum thresholds, and online application for ongoing support in Delft.

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Housing Benefit as an Alternative to Housing Cost Assistance in Delft

In Delft, housing benefit, a national scheme administered by the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, provides a solution for tenants with low incomes and high rental costs, particularly in popular districts such as the city centre or Poptahof. Unlike the municipal housing cost assistance provided by the Municipality of Delft, which is often a one-off or temporary measure, housing benefit offers ongoing financial support.

Conditions and Application Specific to Delft

  • Calculation: Determined based on income, rent amount, and household composition; tenants in Delft with a rent up to €879.66 (2024) for single-person households often qualify.
  • Maximum rent: €879.66 (2024) for single-person households; check current limits for cohabiting households.
  • Application: Online via toeslagen.nl using DigiD; use the provisional calculation tool. The Municipality of Delft advises tenants in the social housing sector, such as those renting from housing associations PRONTO or Vestia, to combine this with local exceptional assistance.

Students at TU Delft or tenants in older properties may combine housing benefit with Delft’s exceptional assistance for unexpected costs. Report changes promptly to avoid reclaims. For homeowners in Delft, mortgage interest relief applies. Thus, housing benefit provides stability alongside the one-off assistance offered by the Municipality of Delft, such as through the Social Support Act (Wmo) desk.