Healthcare Allowance and Linkage with Rent Allowance Limits in Delft
In Delft, the income limits for healthcare allowance overlap with those of rent allowance, ideal for students and renters in neighborhoods such as the City Center or Tanthof. Discover how Delft residents maximize both allowances with one application.
Common Rules for Delft
In Delft, where rent prices in popular neighborhoods such as the TU campus or Poptahof often hover around €700, the healthcare allowance has a phase-out threshold of €39,000 (2024, single persons), lower for partners. Just like rent allowance, the allowance decreases upon exceeding it. Both fall under the WICR, with joint income calculation based on box 1 income.
Advantage for Delft residents: One change notification via toeslagen.nl updates both allowances. Maximize up to €131 per month in healthcare allowance alongside rent allowance, perfect for young families or expats in Delfgauw.
Legal Basis
Healthcare Allowance Act (article 4) and Healthcare Allowance Decree, unchanged for the whole of the Netherlands including Delft.
Application and Delft-Specific Tips
Apply simultaneously via toeslagen.nl or via the Digital Counter of the municipality of Delft. Combine with child-related budget and check local initiatives such as the Wmo counter at the City Hall for extra support with care costs. Note: Delft renters with a WOZ value above €300,000 often still benefit optimally.