Housing Allowance

To file your application you will need to prepare your ID / Passport and your BSN (Social Service Number from the Municipality).

For the additional costs, anything above €12 is not calculated into the total rent. This is why in the calculator you can indicate maximum of €12 even if you have to pay more.

After you submit the form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to have your allowance application filed with the tax authorities (Belastingdienst).

This is case-specific and can mean different things with different accommodations. You should ask your landlord if you are not sure.

Caretaker fees are those related to paying an individual (caretaker) for looking after the building / maintaining it.

If applicable, then energy costs for common areas are usually indicated in the contract and are separate from the basic rent. Alternatively, you can ask your landlord for this information.

Yes. We charge a small one-time fee of €59,- for processing your application. We will then request additional documents from you in order to begin processing your application. If you change your [...]

The housing benefit will not be deducted from your rent. You will pay the full rent amount and receive the benefit separately from the Dutch Tax office.

You can apply for the rent allowance any time after you’ve signed the rental agreement. Your benefit will start on the first day of the first full month.

To use our housing allowance tool, you will only need your BSN number. All other required documents will be requested at a later stage.