If your income is low in proportion to the rent, you may be eligible for a rent allowance. The Tax Services give you a certain sum as compensation for your living costs. Those living in independent units can apply for Rent Allowance if their net rent is within the limits laid down by the Ministry of VROM ,( The Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment.)
On www.toeslagen.nl you can make a trial calculation of how much Rent Allowance you are likely to receive. You can download the application programme here as well. For more information you can phone the Belasting Telefoon ( Tax Phone) 0800 - 0543
Living in single rooms
Tenants in single rooms can only apply for Rent Allowance if they live in a "designated building" and the net rent ( basic rent plus a few service costs) is higher than € 201,37.This means that those tenants living in a room in the following complexes : IBB, Tuindorp, Warande, and also those in City-centre Buildings that were acquired after July 1st 1997 are not eligible for Rent Allowance.