Rent Allowance as an Alternative to Housing Costs Assistance
Rent allowance is a national scheme of the Tax Authorities for low incomes with high rent. Unlike special assistance, which is municipal and temporary, rent allowance is ongoing.
Conditions and Application
- Calculation: Dependent on income, rent price and household composition.
- Maximum rent: €879.66 (2024) for singles.
- Application: Online via toeslagen.nl with DigiD; provisional calculation possible.
Combine with special assistance in case of shortfalls. Reporting changes prevents recoveries. For owner-occupied homes, mortgage interest deduction applies. Rent allowance provides stability alongside municipal one-off help. (199 words)