Calculation of the capping limit in 2024 for Utrecht

In Utrecht, the calculation of the capping limit for social rental housing in 2024 follows strict national rules, based on the gross annual income of the tenant and any benefit recipients. The limit amounts to €44,035 for a single person and €59,336 for a multi-person household, indexed by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. Utrecht housing associations such as Portaal, Boelens de Boer and De Alliantie verify this via the Tax and Customs Administration. To calculate your personal limit, add up all sources: salary, benefits, pension and side incomes, minus deductions such as study costs or travel expenses for work in the city. In case of exceedance in Utrecht, an income-dependent rent increase or a two-year departure period follows, fitting the tight housing market. Example: a couple with two children in Kanaleneiland with a joint income of €65,000 exceeds the limit by €5,664, leading to intervention by the landlord. You can lodge an objection if the calculation is incorrect, supported by art. 1.1 Housing Act. In Utrecht, the municipality offers advice on alternatives such as mid-range rental via the Living in Utrecht counter. Tip: update your income data timely with your Utrecht housing association to prevent surprises in neighbourhoods such as Overvecht or Zuilen. (212 words)