Combining Welfare Standards and Rent Allowance in Utrecht

In Utrecht, welfare benefits are included in the rent allowance calculation and may lead to an adjustment of your benefit. The welfare standard, set by the Municipality of Utrecht (for 2024: €1,128 net for a single person), may not be exceeded by the allowance. In case of additional income from welfare: report this immediately to the Utrecht Service Point for Work and Income for recalculation. The Municipality of Utrecht provides special assistance for rent above the standard, such as through the minimum income support for tenants in the city. Rights: rent allowance does not automatically reduce your welfare benefit, but is counted as income. Steps: check with the Municipality of Utrecht the participation obligation and the rent limit of €808 for a single person. In case of debts: debt restructuring via the Utrecht debt counselling office prevents rent allowance repayment. Example: a single parent in Utrecht with €1,200 welfare receives allowance up to €850 rent in a social housing unit. This article connects benefit and allowance law specifically for Utrecht residents, with reference to the Wmo desk for additional support.