I am renting a more expensive home due to a large household

If you have a household of 8 or more people and the rent is too high to qualify for rent benefit, you may still be eligible. However, the home must be suited and intended for a large family.

We calculate your rent benefit based on the maximum calculation rent. You will not receive rent benefit for the amount that exceeds this threshold.

How do I report this?

If you are not currently receiving rent benefit yet, apply for it using Mijn toeslagen (only available in Dutch). Report your special situation using the Verzoek bijzondere situatie huurtoeslag form (Request Special Situation Rent Benefit, only available in Dutch).

While we assess your special situation, you may already receive a decision that does not take your special situation into account. It could also be a rejection of your application. If the assessment of your special situation shows that you are entitled to rent benefit, you will receive a new decision.

If you already receive rent benefit without us taking into account your special situation, you need to report this with the Verzoek bijzondere situatie huurtoeslag form. We will then adjust your rent benefit accordingly.

You can still submit a request up to 5 years after the year the request relates to.