Appropriate Allocation of Social Rental Housing in Westland

**Appropriate Allocation in Westland: Rules, Assessment via WoningNet, and Impact on Waiting Times** Appropriate allocation obliges housing corporations in Westland to allocate 80-95% of social rental housing to households with an income below 200% of the social minimum, as stipulated in Article 1.1 of the Housing Act. For starters in municipalities such as Naaldwijk, Monster, and Kwintsheul, a quota of 20% applies to middle incomes up to €47,699 gross per year. Each tenant undergoes an 'appropriateness assessment': the rent may not exceed 30% of the taxable income. When allocating via WoningNet Westland, the system automatically checks your income through DUO and the Tax and Customs Administration. Exceptions are possible in cases of urgency due to medical necessity or caregiving responsibilities, for example, for greenhouse horticulture workers with health issues. Violations by housing corporations such as Vidomes or WestlandWonen may result in fines of up to €100,000 per dwelling. In Westland, with its tight housing market due to the agricultural economy, waiting times for social rental housing often range from 7 to 9 years, longer than the national average. Tenants can lodge an objection with the Dutch Housing Authority. This policy ensures that social rental housing in Westland remains affordable for low-income households, such as seasonal workers in horticulture. Check your personal appropriateness using the calculation tool at [Rijksoverheid.nl](https://www.rijksoverheid.nl) or via the [Municipality of Westland website](https://www.gemeentewestland.nl).