Rent Allowance and WWS Maximum: Impact on Your Benefit

Exceeding the WWS maximum can jeopardise your rent allowance. The allowance is based on the 'actual rent', but in the event of an unlawful increase, you must inform the SVB. According to the Rent Allowance Act (article 10), the allowance is recalculated on the basis of the correct price. Are you paying too much rent? Apply for retroactive allowance and stop overpaying. Use the trial calculation on toeslagen.nl with the WWS-compliant amount. In the event of a successful Rent Committee ruling, the Tax Authorities will automatically apply this. For 2024, an income limit and rent limit of €879.66 apply for single persons. Exceedance leads to recoveries with fines. Tip: report immediately if suspected and link to your WWS case. This minimises financial loss and maximises allowance entitlements.