Rent Allowance Taper Limit in The Hague: impact on your allowance
The rent allowance taper limit The Hague determines your full or partial entitlement to allowance. Above this income threshold, the allowance decreases gradually. Learn how this works in the The Hague region, relevant rules and steps in case of changes in your situation.
What does the rent allowance taper limit in The Hague entail?
The taper limit is an income threshold at which your rent allowance starts to decrease. Rent allowance helps to reduce rent costs and depends on income, rent price and the taper limit. If your income exceeds this limit, you no longer receive the maximum allowance, but a tapering reimbursement.
Annually set by the Ministry of SZW, the limit varies by rent category (social rent, private sector, starter rent) and rent amount. In The Hague, with many social rental properties, this is crucial for tenants in 2024.
Legal basis in The Hague
The rules are set out in:
- Work and Assistance Act (WWB): General assistance and allowances rules.
- Rent Allowance Decree: Calculation formulas and limits.
- Income-Dependent Combination Discount Act (WICR): Integration of social provisions.
For 2024, the taper limit for single persons in social rent is approximately €36,000 gross/year (for rent below the liberalisation threshold). In The Hague, you can go to The Hague District Court, Prins Clauslaan 60 for legal questions or Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10 for free advice. Limits change annually.
Application of the taper limit in The Hague
Example: Single person in social rental property in The Hague (€750/month). Below the limit full allowance; above it gradual phase-out.
Overview 2024 The Hague:
| Income (gross/year) | Allowance % | Rent allowance |
|---|---|---|
| €20,000 | 100% | Full (approx. €400/mth) |
| €30,000 | 75% | Partial (approx. €300/mth) |
| €36,000 (limit) | 0% | No allowance |
No abrupt stop, but gradually tapering reduction. Check your personal situation via toeslagen.nl.
Application conditions for taper limit The Hague
Applies to allowance recipients, with nuances:
- Rent type: Lower limit for social rent vs. private sector/starter rent.
- Rent price: Above €879 (2024 liberalisation threshold) often no allowance.
- Low income: Below approx. €12,000 full allowance.
- Care needs: Extra costs raise the effective limit.
Rights and obligations regarding the taper limit in The Hague
Rights
- Information obligation: You are entitled to clear explanation from the Tax Authorities/Allowances.
- Appeal option: In case of incorrect calculation, go to The Hague District Court (Prins Clauslaan 60).
- Free advice: Legal Aid Office The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10).
Obligations
- Report changes in income/rent immediately via toeslagen.nl.
- Provide correct documentation.
In case of doubt, contact local authorities in The Hague for current limits and personal calculations.