Shared rooms: NO
Couple room: YES, when 23 years and older
Private room/private facilities: YES, when older than 23 years.
The authorities calculate the amount of allowance based on the so called 'rekenhuur'.
The ‘rekenhuur’ contains the following:
The basic rent (or net rent);
Electrical costs common areas (max €12,-);
Cleaning costs common areas (max €12,-);
Caretakers costs (max €12,-).
You can apply at the Dutch Tax Authoristies (called "Belastingdienst"). Please visit the first link below.
Once your tenancy agreement has started you can create an account on our website (www.dekey.nl) and find the break down of your rent. Add up the 4 rent components as stated above to calculate your ‘rekenhuur’. Bear in mind that elements 2, 3 and 4 have a maximum of € 12.00 per element.
You can also check the second link below to find your rekenhuur components.