Rent Allowance and Maximum Rent Prices in Westland

In Westland, rent allowance compensates high rent costs for low incomes, linked to the national points system for social housing. For a single person, in 2024, a maximum income of €373.43 applies and a rent price under €900. Check your eligibility via toeslagen.nl with your points certificate from the rent committee. The allowance amount is up to 75% of the rent minus your own contribution. For dwellings with more than 142 points, the allowance is often limited. Procedure: digital application via Mijn toeslagen, with monthly advance payment. Report changes within 8 weeks to prevent recovery. In Westland, with many greenhouse horticulture families and young starters in greenhouse dwellings, approximately 800,000 households nationwide receive €4 billion per year. Locally, you can optimise via the objection procedure at the rent committee your points for higher allowance, especially for dwellings in Naaldwijk, Monster or Kwintsheul. Students in Westland have additional rules due to student financing. Housing associations such as Vidomes and WestlandWonen offer affordable options, but administration remains heavy. This safety net keeps social rent affordable in Westland.