Rent Freeze in Rijswijk and Impact on Subsidy Limits
The temporary rent freeze in Rijswijk affects the rent subsidy cap limit. Discover what this means for your rent subsidy calculation in this municipality.
Rules for Rent Freeze in Rijswijk
In Rijswijk, where the housing market is under pressure due to the growth of the municipality and proximity to The Hague, the government freezes rents in the social housing sector for 2024-2025 at €288 per month. However, the subsidy limits for rent subsidy remain linked to the actual rent price. This freeze protects tenants in Rijswijk against a decrease in their subsidy due to inflation-driven price increases, while your income determines the final subsidy. Specifically for Rijswijk, this means that housing associations such as Vidomes and private landlords in neighborhoods like Innen and Oud-Rijswijk may not implement rent increases.
Effect: Due to the lower, frozen rent, you remain below the quality limit for longer, which provides extra subsidy for families in Rijswijk-ZH.
Legal Basis for Rijswijk
The Temporary Housing Act Rent Freeze 2024 (Kst. 36500) applies nationwide, including Rijswijk. The municipality of Rijswijk supports this through local advice points for tenants, such as the Wijkteam Wonen.
Utilizing Benefits in Rijswijk
Check your tenancy agreement or the annual rent letter from your landlord in Rijswijk and recalculate your subsidy using the Tax Authorities tool. If automatic adjustment is made by your housing association, no action is required. Contact the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk for free tailored advice.