Rent of social housing
Verified 01 January 2024 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
Who sets the rent for social housing? The rent for social housing is set by the social landlord. The amount of rent is reviewed annually. Depending on your income, you can benefit from a monthly discount (solidarity rent reduction) or having to pay an additional solidarity rent (overrent). We present you with the information you need to know.
The amount of rent for social housing is determined according to a calculation rule that is imposed on the lessor.
There are 2 calculation rules:
- Or, Base price per m² set by the social lessor x (Living area of the dwelling + Half of ancillary surfaces a height of at least 1,80 m for the exclusive use of the tenant) = Rent amount
- Or, Base price per m² set by the social lessor x Corrected surface of housing = Rent amount
The rent is reviewed every 1er January.
The variation in the IRL taken into account is that of the 2e quarter of the previous year.
FYI
If the social landlord has done rehabilitation work, he can revise the rent differently, for a limited period of time.
The 1er January of year N, in order to calculate the new rent to be applied, the social lessor needs the following 3 elements:
- Current monthly rent amount
- IRL of 2e quarter of year N-1
- IRL of 2e quarter of year N-2
The calculation consists of the following operation:
New rent = current rent amount x IRL of 2e quarter of year N-1 / IRL of 2e quarter of year N-2
Example :
For a lease signed on March 9, 2023, setting the rent at €600, the social landlord may revise the rent for the 1re time on 1er January 2024 (year N).
To do this, it needs the following 3 elements:
- The current monthly rent, i.e. €600
- The IRL of the 2e quarter of year N-1, i.e. the IRL of 2e quarter 2023, 140.59
- The IRL of the 2e quarter of year N-2, i.e. the IRL of 2e quarter 2022, 135.84
The calculation is as follows:
New Rent = €600 x 140.59 / 135.84 =€620.98.
FYI
The result of the calculation shall be rounded to the nearest 2nd decimal place.
To do this calculation, you can use the following simulator:
You can benefit from a rent reduction, called solidarity rent reduction (SRR), if you meet certain income requirements (whether or not you receive theAPL: titleContent).
These conditions depend on the municipality of your accommodation.
Warning
EPIRB does not apply overseas.
To know the area of your municipality, you can use this simulator:
Know the area of your municipality: 1, 1a, 2 or 3
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Your municipality is in zone 1 or 1a
You live as a couple
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded for EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Torque | €1,155 | €66.73 |
Torque + 1 dependent | €1,470 | €75.31 |
Torque + 2 dependants | €1,749 | €86.09 |
Torque + 3 dependants | €2,141 | €96.87 |
Torque + 4 dependants | €2,470 | €107.65 |
Torque + 5 dependants | €2,750 | €118.43 |
Torque + 6 dependants | €3,045 | €129.21 |
For each additional dependent | + €297 | + €10.78 |
You live alone
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded for EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Single person | €959 | €55.20 |
Single person + 1 dependent | €1,470 | €75.31 |
Single person + 2 dependants | €1,749 | €86.09 |
Single person + 3 dependants | €2,141 | €96.87 |
Single person + 4 dependants | €2,470 | €107.65 |
Single person + 5 dependants | €2,750 | €118.43 |
Single person + 6 dependants | €3,045 | €129.21 |
For each additional dependent | + €297 | + €10.78 |
FYI
For roommates, the EPIRB is set at 75% of these amounts.
Your municipality is in zone 2
Attention, you cannot benefit from EPIRB for social housing overseas.
You live as a couple
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded for EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Torque | €1,092 | €59.15 |
Torque + 1 dependent | €1,393 | €66.06 |
Torque + 2 dependants | €1,659 | €75.66 |
Torque + 3 dependants | €2,036 | €85.26 |
Torque + 4 dependants | €2,351 | €94.86 |
Torque + 5 dependants | €2,617 | €104.46 |
Torque + 6 dependants | €2,897 | €114.06 |
Per additional dependant | + €279 | +€9.60 |
You live alone
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded for EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Single person | €895 | €48.45 |
Single person + 1 dependent | €1,393 | €66.06 |
Single person + 2 dependants | €1,659 | €75.66 |
Single person + 3 dependants | €2,036 | €85.26 |
Single person + 4 dependants | €2,351 | €94.86 |
Single person + 5 dependants | €2,617 | €104.46 |
Single person + 6 dependants | €2,897 | €114.06 |
For each additional dependent | + €279 | + €9.60 |
FYI
For roommates, the EPIRB is set at 75% of these amounts.
Your municipality is in zone 3
You live as a couple
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded for EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Torque | €1,056 | €54.92 |
Torque + 1 dependent | €1,351 | €61.42 |
Torque + 2 dependants | €1,610 | €70.07 |
Torque + 3 dependants | €1,967 | €78.72 |
Torque + 4 dependants | €2,273 | €87.37 |
Torque + 5 dependants | €2,527 | €96.02 |
Torque + 6 dependants | €2,799 | €104.67 |
For each additional dependent | + €259 | +€8.65 |
You live alone
To qualify for the EPIRB, your monthly income must not exceed a maximum amount. Your monthly income is calculated based on your income for the past 12 months.
The amount of the EPIRB depends in particular on the number of people living in the dwelling.
FYI
If you are an EPIRB beneficiary, your lessor must indicate this on your rent receipt.
People housed | Income per month not to be exceeded to obtain EPIRB | Maximum monthly EPIRB amount |
|---|---|---|
Single person | €868 | €45.08 |
Single person + 1 dependent | €1,351 | €61.42 |
Single person + 2 dependants | €1,610 | €70.07 |
Single person + 3 dependants | €1,967 | €78.72 |
Single person + 4 dependants | €2,273 | €87.37 |
Single person + 5 dependants | €2,527 | €96.02 |
Single person + 6 dependants | €2,799 | €104.67 |
For each additional dependent | + €259 | +€8.65 |
FYI
For roommates, the EPIRB is set at 75% of these amounts.
Obligation to pay
Rent and charges are payable throughout the lease.
As a result:
- The payment of a security deposit is not used to pay the last month's rent.
- If you pay the rent and charges late, partially, or do not pay them, the landlord is entitled to terminate the lease.
Payment Date
You have to pay your rent and charges on the date specified on your lease.
Generally, rent is payable at the month, either at the beginning or at the end of the month.
If the rent is payable at another frequency (e.g. quarterly), the tenant may still require a monthly payment.
Means of payment
You can pay your rent by any means (check, bank transfer or cash) up to a maximum amount).
The landlord has no right to impose direct debit as a means of paying rent.
The landlord has no right to charge or cause to be charged rent directly from your salary, even with your agreement.
Release or Receipt
In case of full payment of rent (including charges), you can ask your landlord to send you a free rent receipt.
To do this, you can use this letter template:
Apply for a rent receipt from the landlord (landlord)
The receipt must include the following information:
- Details of the amounts you paid, distinguishing between rent and charges
- Solidarity rent reduction, if you benefit from it
In case of partial rent payment, the landlord must give you a receipt.
Payment difficulties
If you have difficulty paying the rent (but without unpaid rent), you should try to find an amicable solution with the landlord.
In the event of persistent difficulties, you may be able to receive social assistance.
If these difficulties are in addition to another outstanding debt (for example: unpaid credit or invoice), you can deposit a over-indebtedness record.
Reminder
not paying or paying part of the rent and expenses can be a cause of loss of the right to remain in the premises.
Rental debt
The lessor may claim during 3 years any outstanding charges or rents, including after the departure of the tenant.
This deadline also applies to the tenant who has paid too much and wants to be reimbursed for the overpayment.
For example, a rent (or expense) debt from July 2021 may be required until July 2024.
When your income exceeds one maximum amount (income more than 20% above the ceiling that must not be exceeded in order to obtain social housing of the same type as yours), solidarity rent supplement (SLS), also called overrent, may be requested from you, under certain conditions.
FYI
When your income increase even more strongly and sustainablyHowever, you may lose the right to stay in social housing, under certain conditions.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
Telephone administrative information - Allo Public Service
The informants who answer you belong to the ministry in charge of housing and city planning.
Cost: free service
Attention: the service does not have access to users' personal files and therefore cannot provide information on their progress.
The service is available at the following times:
- Monday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 to 12:15
- Wednesday: 8:30 to 12:15
- Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m
- Lundi : de 08h30 à 16h15
- Mardi : de 08h30 à 12h15
- Mercredi : de 08h30 à 12h15
- Jeudi : de 08h30 à 17h30
- Vendredi : de 13h00 à 16h15
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Rent: general principles
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