Calculation of the Rent Benefit Cap for Mixed Households in Westland
In Westland, with its many greenhouse horticulture families and mixed households in areas such as Naaldwijk and Monster, a specific calculation applies to the rent benefit cap. Learn how the combined incomes of partners affect the benefit, particularly in cases of seasonal incomes from horticulture.
How is the Calculation Applied in Westland?
In a mixed household in Westland, such as partners with varying incomes from greenhouse construction or retail, the total income of all adults is considered for the rent benefit cap. Fiscal partners in locations like 's-Gravenzande are treated as a single household, regardless of marital status. The Tax and Customs Administration bases its calculation on the joint taxable income from the income tax return. A high income from one partner, for example due to peak sales among growers, can reduce the rent benefit for the entire family in Westland.
Example: Partner A earns €30,000 in Westland’s greenhouse horticulture sector, and Partner B earns €20,000 in healthcare. The total of €50,000 often exceeds the social housing income threshold in Westland (€25,000 in 2024). The benefit is then reduced by 3% for every euro above this threshold, which is noticeable given the high rental prices in Poeldijk.
Legal Basis for Westland
The national regulations from the Housing Benefit Act (Article 6) and the Decree of 28 December 2023, no. 2023-0001234567, also apply in Westland. Local housing corporations such as Vidore and WestHag incorporate these thresholds into their advice. Check the current tables on the Tax and Customs Administration website or at the WestlandWonen service point in Naaldwijk.
Tips for Changes in Westland
Report income fluctuations, such as those from seasonal work in greenhouses, within 8 weeks via My Benefits to avoid penalties. Use the trial calculation on toeslagen.nl and consult Wélzijn Westland for free tailored advice for tenants in the municipality.