Income Limits and Admission Requirements for Social Housing in Zoetermeer
In Zoetermeer, social housing is intended for households with a lower income. The Affordable Rent Act sets the national limits: for 2024 maximum €47,699 for single-person households and €52,671 for multi-person households. The Municipality of Zoetermeer strictly applies these limits via housing associations such as Vidomes and Woonlinie.
Admission Requirements in Zoetermeer
You meet the rent allowance limit and do not own your own home. The municipality screens applications via the Personal Records Database (BRP). In addition, the affordability test applies: the rent price may not exceed 130% of the quality profile of your income. Zoetermeer prioritises urgent cases such as starters and emergency seekers on the local waiting list.
Report Change in Income
Does your income rise above the limit? Report this within one month to the housing association or the Municipality of Zoetermeer, otherwise there is a risk of re-placement on the list or termination of the tenancy agreement. If your income decreases, you can apply for urgency via the municipality's Wmo counter.
Exceptions and Objection Procedures
Status holders, bereaved persons or victims of domestic violence sometimes receive priority or relaxed rules in Zoetermeer. Do you feel wrongly refused? File an objection with the municipality within six weeks, with the possibility of appeal under the General Administrative Law Act (Awb).
Check your income annually with the Municipality of Zoetermeer to continue to comply. Local rules, such as the Zoetermeer Housing Ordinance, may impose additional requirements, such as registration in the municipality.