In Delft, housing benefit (huurtoeslag) is available for lower-income households, including for private-sector housing subject to points-based rent assessment (puntentelling), such as much of the student accommodation around TU Delft. The benefit covers up to 35% of the difference between the rent and an income-dependent deduction. For 2024, the rent threshold is €900 for single-person households, but for points-assessed properties in districts like Poptahof or Vrijenban, you may qualify for the benefit if the calculated rent remains below this limit.
Calculate your entitlement via [toeslagen.nl](https://www.toeslagen.nl) using your income, assets, and rent. Rent increases based on points assessment, commonly applied by Delft landlords, may reduce your benefit, so verify adjustments immediately. If you object to a rent increase, you may retain more of your benefit—many Delft cases are handled by the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie) in The Hague. Housing associations such as Vestia must consider housing benefit when applying indexation. Incorrect points assessment may result in reclaims of the benefit by the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst).
Tip: Register your rental contract with the Tax and Customs Administration for automatic calculation, particularly useful for expats and students in Delft. In 2023, 1.2 million households nationwide benefited, with many Delft residents included due to high rental pressure. Combine this with local income support from the Municipality of Delft for optimal advantage.