Appropriate Allocation of Social Housing Rules in Utrecht

In Utrecht, the appropriate allocation requirement obliges housing corporations such as Portaal and Bo-Ex to allocate 80-95% of social housing based on income and household size, in accordance with the Housing Act (Article 2.26). A dwelling is considered 'appropriate' if the rent does not exceed 30% of your income and matches your household composition. If this norm is deviated from, at least 10% must be allocated to urgent cases, such as refugees with residence status or victims of domestic violence in the city. Utrecht tenants can exercise influence through the Utrecht Tenants' Federation. The municipality monitors compliance via the public Utrecht dashboard at [utrecht.nl/wonen](https://utrecht.nl/wonen). If the rent exceeds the liberalisation threshold of €879 (2024), no housing permit is required, even in Utrecht. Check the annual allocation reports of housing corporations for transparency. In case of violations, you can file a complaint with the Housing Authority. These rules combat segregation in neighbourhoods such as Kanaleneiland and Overvecht and ensure affordable housing amid Utrecht's housing shortage. Example: a single person with an income of €30,000 may pay a maximum rent of €600; a family of four with an income of €50,000 fits a dwelling up to €1,250. Contact your Utrecht housing corporation for a personal calculation and current waiting times.