Calculation of the Income Cap for Social Rental Housing in Westland in 2024

In Westland, with its greenhouse horticulture businesses and greenhouses in locations such as Naaldwijk, Monster, and Kwintsheul, the calculation of the income cap for social rental housing follows strict rules based on the tenant's gross annual income and any recipients of housing allowances. For 2024, the cap in this region is set at €44,035 for single-person households and €59,336 for multi-person households, as indexed by the Ministry of the Interior and adapted to the Westland housing market. Sum all sources of income – wages from the horticulture sector, benefits, pensions, and additional income such as freelance work in bulb cultivation – minus deductible items such as study costs or travel expenses to work in Honselersdijk. Local housing associations like Vidomes or WestlandWonen verify this information through the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. If you exceed the cap, an 'income-dependent rent increase' or a two-year notice period will follow, which adds extra pressure to the already tight social rental housing supply in Westland. Example: A family with two children in Poeldijk with a joint income of €65,000 from greenhouse horticulture exceeds the cap by €5,664, leading to intervention by the landlord. If the calculation is incorrect, you may lodge an objection based on Article 1.1 of the Housing Act. Tip: Update your income details with your Westland housing association, especially during seasonal changes in horticulture, to avoid surprises in your rental contract.