In Delft, income-dependent rent increases can significantly affect your rent allowance, especially for students and young families in the rental sector. Rent allowance (to be applied for via toeslagen.nl) is income-dependent and covers up to 35-45% of the rent for low incomes. A rent increase often reduces the allowance, but not always proportionally due to the Delft housing market with many mid-range rental properties. Immediately request a recalculation in case of income changes to preserve your entitlement.
Conditions in 2024: income below €30,000-€38,000, rent below €879. In case of increases above the maximum (checked via the Huurcommissie), you can retain your allowance in Delft and lodge an objection. The municipality of Delft offers extraordinary assistance for tenants in financial need; check this via delft.nl or the Wmo counter. Millions of Dutch people, including many Delftenaren in neighbourhoods such as Poptahof and Zuiderpoort, receive rent allowance. An increase often leads to net higher costs due to the high rents near TU Delft and the city centre. Use the calculation tool on rijksoverheid.nl for simulations, or consult the Juridisch Loket in Delft for free advice to prevent debts.