Impact of the Rent Capping Threshold on Rent Increases in Delft
In Delft, rent increases affect the rent capping threshold and your rent allowance, especially in social rental housing around the city centre and TU campus. Discover the local rules for social and private sectors, and how to object to excessive increases with Delft landlords.
Rent Increase and Allowance in Delft
In Delft, where the rental market is tight due to students and young professionals, an annual increase (max. 5.3% in 2024) can shift the rent capping threshold. The rent allowance compensates up to the quality discount threshold (€808.06 per month), but for higher rents in neighbourhoods like Poptahof or Vrijenban, the allowance decreases if your income reaches the threshold. If your income exceeds it, you lose the allowance for rents above €879, which is common in Delft mid-range rentals.
Tenants in the private sector with starter rent (up to €390) in new complexes near the station benefit longer, but increases by local real estate investors are included in the calculation. The municipality of Delft monitors this strictly due to high demand.
Legal Basis in Delft
Regulated by the Good Landlordship Act and Rent Price Regulation, with extra attention for Delft housing associations such as Vestia and Trivire. Rent increases must be announced in writing before 1 May, and the Rent Tribunal in The Hague handles objections for Delft.
What Can You Do in Delft?
Check your rental contract via the Delft Housing Desk and object to unreasonable increases with the Rent Tribunal. Use the rent allowance calculator of the Tax Authorities to simulate effects, and consult the municipality website for local advice points in the Binnenwaterspui library.