Appropriate Allocation of Social Housing Rules in Rijswijk

Appropriate Allocation requires housing corporations in Rijswijk, such as Vidomes and WoonInvest, to allocate 80-95% of social rental homes based on income and household size. This follows from the Housing Act (Article 2.26). A home is considered 'appropriate' if the rent does not exceed 30% of your income and matches your household composition. In Rijswijk, with approximately 65,000 inhabitants and a tight housing market, any deviation from this rule must allocate 10% to urgent cases, such as refugees or caregivers. Tenants in Rijswijk have a say through the Tenants' Council Rijswijk and local tenant organizations. The municipality of Rijswijk strictly monitors this via the appropriate allocation dashboard at [rijswijk.nl/wonen](https://www.rijswijk.nl/wonen). If the rent exceeds the liberalization threshold (€879 in 2024), no housing permit is required, even in Rijswijk. Check the annual allocation reports of housing corporations for transparency. In case of violations, you can file a complaint with the Housing Authority or contact the municipality of Rijswijk. This rule combats segregation in neighborhoods like Innen and Remmerden and promotes affordable housing. Example: A single-person household in Rijswijk with an income of €30,000 will have a maximum rent of €600. Contact Vidomes or the municipality for personal calculations and current waiting times, which often extend up to 7 years.