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Dutch Rental Subsidy Expansion

The Dutch government plans to expand and simplify its rental subsidy system, benefiting hundreds of thousands of people and streamlining the application process.

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Labour MarketNetherlandsFinanceGovernment PolicyReformHousingSocial Programs

Dutch CabinetSecond Chamber (Tweede Kamer)Ministry Of Housing And Spatial PlanningBelastingdienst (Dutch Tax Administration)

What changes are proposed to the Dutch rental subsidy system?: The Dutch cabinet proposes expanding and simplifying the rental subsidy system, benefiting an additional 170,000 people starting in 2026. This will lower the age for full subsidy from 23 to 21 and adjust income thresholds.
What is the projected financial impact of the proposed changes?: The plan is projected to increase purchasing power for 80% of current subsidy recipients, with a small decrease (average \u20ac9) for 20% due to the service cost exclusion. The government will allocate \u20ac215 million initially and \u20ac650 million annually from 2026 onwards.
How will the proposed changes simplify the rental subsidy system?: Key simplifications include reducing household categories from four to two (single or multiple occupants) and excluding shared service costs from calculations. This aims to streamline applications and reduce errors.
What is the timeline and next step for implementing these changes?: The changes aim to make the system more efficient and equitable, promoting work by requiring less reduction in subsidy for income increases. The proposal is expected to be debated and voted upon in the Dutch Parliament this week.
How will the changes affect young adults' access to rental subsidies?: Young adults (18-21) will receive partial rental subsidies for rent up to \u20ac454 and full subsidy from age 21 up to the \u20ac880 liberalization limit. Those with incomes justifying subsidies but exceeding the current \u20ac880 rent limit will become eligible.

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