What is rent allowance and can I apply for them? (Huurtoeslag)

The rental allowance, Huurtoeslag, is a government contribution that will help you with rent.

The tenants from THE FIZZ Utrecht can apply for rent allowance as below, due to our rent levels.

STUDENT AGE                   BASE RENT PER MONTH

18 - 22                                  <= 454,57€

23+                                        <=879,66€

The specific service charges for rental subsidy purposes are the following:

·             Cleaning of common areas: €11.83

·             Energy costs of common areas: €10.00

·             Costs for a caretaker: €0 > for now we do not intend to use a caretaker.

·             Certain other costs for common and recreational areas: €0 > the FIZZ community fee is not for repairs / CAPEX / cleaning/energy costs for the common area, it is for the use of the common areas.

The total service charges that count towards the rekenhuur are €21.83.

Here you can find out more about conditions and here you can apply.

Please keep in mind that a housing allowance is not guaranteed.