Rent Allowance and Maximum Rent Prices

Rent allowance compensates high rents for low incomes, linked to the points system. Maximum €373.43 income for singles (2024), property <€900. Check eligibility via toeslagen.nl with points proof. Amount: up to 75% of rent minus own contribution. Often limited if >142 points. Procedure: digital application, monthly advance. Report changes within 8 weeks. Recovery if exceeded. Statistics: 800,000 households receive €4 billion/year. Combination with objection: optimise points for higher allowance. Specific: students have additional rules. This safety net keeps social rent affordable, but administration is heavy.