In Rijswijk, a residential area near The Hague with many social rental properties managed by housing associations such as Vidomes and Woonbron, housing benefit compensates for rent increases for low-income households in the regulated sector. If your rent increases, your benefit automatically adjusts accordingly, provided your income and rent remain within the set limits (maximum €900 for 2024). Apply via [toeslagen.nl](https://www.toeslagen.nl) using your DigiD. Landlords in Rijswijk are required to report your new rent for recalculation.
In Rijswijk’s social housing sector, over 90% of tenants are eligible for housing benefit; thanks to this scheme, rent increases have minimal impact on purchasing power. In the tender sector, housing benefit applies if your income is below €25,000. In the transitional sector, housing benefit phases out upon deregulation. Use the trial calculation tool on the [Dutch Tax and Customs Administration website](https://www.belastingdienst.nl) or check local information via the [Municipality of Rijswijk website](https://www.rijswijk.nl). If there is a delay in receiving your benefit, you can request an advance payment from the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. Disputes regarding housing benefit? You must take your case to court within 6 weeks. Combine housing benefit with the energy benefit and Rijswijk’s special assistance for additional protection. This national scheme, reinforced by local housing market initiatives, ensures that living in Rijswijk remains affordable.