The income limit for social housing in Delft varies based on household size and regional agreements. In 2024, the national reference limit is €47,699 for a single person and €52,671 for a multi-person household, but Delft adjusts this through the regional quality covenant in the Haaglanden region. Due to the high housing pressure in Delft, comparable to other Randstad cities such as The Hague and Rotterdam, the municipality often applies stricter limits to give priority to lower incomes.
The calculation is based on the test income: gross salary plus benefits, minus tax credits. For a two-person household in Delft, the limit is around €48,500, with supplements for children. Housing associations such as Vestia and Haag Wonen, active in Delft, apply these limits and check via the Housing Authority. Tenants report income changes at the Delft Housing Desk or via their landlord.
Indexation takes place annually for updating. In case of divorce, family expansion, or job loss, the landlord recalculates eligibility. Specifically for Delft: students and starters with temporary contracts sometimes receive leniency, but exceedance leads to an affordability test. Tips: check your personal limit on delft.nl/wonen or via the Housing Desk, keep income proofs, and register in time for urgency. This prevents forced moves in the tight Delft market. (248 words)