The income limit for social housing in Zoetermeer varies based on household size and regional agreements. In 2024, the national reference limit of €47,699 applies for a single person and €52,671 for a multi-person household, but the municipality of Zoetermeer adjusts this through the regional quality covenant for the Holland Rijnland region. Due to its location in the Randstad, near The Hague and Leiden, the limits in Zoetermeer are often around €48,500 for a single person and €53,000 for a two-person household, with increases for children.
The test income is calculated as gross salary plus benefits, minus tax credits. For a family with two children in Zoetermeer, the limit can rise to €57,000. The Autoriteit Wonen Nederland (AWN) supervises the proper application. Tenants in Zoetermeer report changes in income via the Woonkompas Zoetermeer or the regional WoonRuimte Loket.
Annual indexation keeps the limits up to date. In case of divorce, family expansion, or job change, the landlord such as Vidomes or De Goede Woning recalculates eligibility. Local tip: check your personal limit on the municipality of Zoetermeer's website (zoetermeer.nl/wonen) and keep income proofs. In Zoetermeer, with around 130,000 inhabitants and growing demand for affordable rental housing, this prevents surprise relocation obligations. Contact the Wmo-loket for advice on urgency. (248 words)