Income-dependent rent increase in Rijswijk: your local rights
In Rijswijk, with an **income-dependent rent increase**, the rent price of your home is aligned with your **gross income**. This mainly applies to **social housing** from housing associations such as Haag Wonen or Vidomes. Discover the specific rules in Rijswijk, how to object at the District Court of The Hague and get free advice at the Legal Counter Rijswijk.
What does an income-dependent rent increase in Rijswijk entail?
In Rijswijk, an **income-dependent rent increase** adjusts your annual rent based on your **total gross income**. Housing associations increase the rent with income rises, but sometimes lower it with decreases. This system protects lower incomes in the social rental sector, where Rijswijk has many homes (approx. 30% of the stock).
Locally known as **IA rent**, this is reviewed annually via Tax Authority data. Rijswijk tenants with income below €45,000 often benefit from lower rates.
Legal basis in Rijswijk and The Hague district
The rules are national, but applied locally via:
- Housing Act: Limits increases for social rent in Rijswijk to max. 5.3% in 2024.
- Rent Allowance Act: Extra allowance for Rijswijk residents with rent >€800 and income <€30,000.
- Housing association conditions: Haag Wonen applies an income limit of €47,699 for liberalisation in Rijswijk.
- Rent Tribunal The Hague: Binding advice for Rijswijk rent disputes.
Rijswijk follows the The Hague rent index 2024, with point scoring for your home value.
How is it calculated in Rijswijk?
Steps at housing associations in Rijswijk:
- Home base: Points from The Hague rent index (e.g. 3-bedroom: €650-€800).
- Income correction: Multiplied by factor based on your income vs. Rijswijk average (€42,000).
- Review: Annually via SVB/Tax Authority; objection within 6 weeks.
Example formula: Rent = Base (€700) × (Your income / €42,000 Rijswijk average).
Examples for Rijswijk tenants
Example 1: Income rises
Situation: You rent a 3-room home in Rijswijk-Zuid (base €720). Income rises from €35,000 to €50,000.
Result: Rent to €850 (+18%). Objection possible at Rent Tribunal The Hague.
Example 2: Income falls
Situation: After job loss, income falls to €28,000.
Result: Rent lowered to €620. Apply for rent allowance via toeslagen.nl.
What to do if you disagree in Rijswijk?
1. Write objection to landlord within 6 weeks.
2. After rejection: Rent Tribunal (free, online application).
3. Not satisfied with outcome? To District Court of The Hague (Laan van Wateringsveld 78, Rijswijk).
4. Free help: Legal Counter Rijswijk (Burg. de Bruïnelaan 7, tel. 0900-8020).
Specific to Rijswijk: tips and contacts
- Check Rijswijk Rent Index 2024 on gemeente.nl/rijswijk.
- Housing associations: Haag Wonen (070-2050100), Vidomes (088-2030500).
- Rijswijk Rent Team via Woonbond (local meetings).