Rent Allowance and Income Limits in Delft

Rent allowance in Delft depends on your income, rent price and living situation, with capping limits starting from €26,500 for singles (2024). In Delft, where the rental market is tight due to TU Delft and many students, allowance is crucial for affordable living. Apply via Mijn toeslagen on Belastingdienst.nl; possible retroactively within 12 months, ideal for newcomers in neighbourhoods like Poptahof or Tanthof. For social rent up to €879 (single) in Delft housing association properties from Vestia or Trivire, you receive allowance if income remains below the limit. Exceedance? Allowance decreases gradually to zero at €38,000. Important factors: assets < €37,395 and age >23 years. Report changes, such as a new job with the municipality of Delft, within one month to prevent recovery (up to 5 years). Example: a Delft family with €50,000 income and €700 rent in Vrijenhoek receives approximately €250 per month. In case of errors, lodge an objection via a hearing within 6 weeks. Combine with healthcare allowance for extra support, especially useful for young families near the Technopolis area. Local advice points at Delft welfare organisations help with applications. This system protects low incomes on the busy Delft rental market.