You are entitled to housing benefit if you meet all of the following conditions:
- You have a rental agreement;
- You pay the rent every month and can prove it;
- You are above 18 years of age;
- You're registered with the municipality for this address;
- You have Dutch nationality or a valid residence permit;
- Your allowance partner or co-resident has Dutch nationality or a valid residence permit.
- You rent an independent living space. This means that you have your own front door, toilet and kitchen. It is not possible to apply for rent allowance for rooms;
- Your basic rent is below the limit of €763.47 in 2022 and €808.06 in 2023. Are all residents younger than 23? Then the rent may not exceed € 452.20, unless you already have a child living with you;
- Your income is not too high. Calculate your income via the website of the National Government;
- Your assets are below the limit of €31,747 in 2022 and €33,748 in 2023;
- We add a maximum of € 12 to the rental price per type of service charge: cleaning of common areas, energy costs of common areas, caretaker costs and/or service and recreation areas.
If you meet all the conditions, you can apply for housing benefits apply via the website of the National Government. If you need help with this, you can contact the municipality of Tilburg.