Housing aid in Belgium: all support measures
Overview of all housing aid and grants for tenants in Belgium by region.
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- 01 Federal aid
- 02 Regional aid
- 03 By profile
- 04 Practical steps
Federal housing aid
PCSW (all Regions)
The PCSW is the primary point of contact for people in housing difficulty. It can provide:
- A rent supplement
- Constitution of the rental deposit
- Moving assistance
- Social support
Tax deduction
Tenants do not benefit from any specific tax deduction for rent in Belgium. Only owner-occupiers can benefit from certain tax advantages.
| Aid | Beneficiary | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PCSW aid | Tenant with insufficient income | Variable |
| PCSW rental deposit | Tenant without savings | 2-3 months’ rent |
| Emergency aid | Person without housing | Variable |
Regional aid
Brussels
| Aid | Conditions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent allowance | Registered for social housing 4+ years | EUR 100-200/month |
| Installation premium | Change of housing | EUR 800-1 068 |
| Renovation grant | Landlord/tenant | Up to EUR 35 000 |
Wallonia
| Aid | Conditions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moving allowance | Leaving uninhabitable property | EUR 800-1 200 |
| Rent allowance | Social housing applicant | EUR 80-160/month |
| Renovation grant | Landlord/tenant | Up to 60% of works |
Flanders
| Aid | Conditions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huurpremie | Registered for social housing 4+ years | Variable |
| Huursubsidie | Leaving unsuitable property | Variable |
| Renovatiepremie | Landlord/tenant | Variable |
For details by Region, see our guides on Brussels aid and Wallonia aid.
By tenant profile
Student
- Study grant (bursary)
- PCSW aid (if income is insufficient)
- PCSW rental deposit
Single-parent family
- Increased PCSW aid
- Priority for social housing
- Family allowances
Senior
- PCSW aid
- Guaranteed income for the elderly (GRAPA)
- Disability adaptation of the property (PRM)
Person with a disability
- Regional PRM aid
- Integration allowance
- Disability adaptation of the property
Practical steps
Where to apply
| Aid | Contact |
|---|---|
| PCSW | PCSW of your municipality |
| Regional rent allowance | Regional housing service |
| Social housing | Local housing company |
| Renovation grant | Regional portal |
Documents to prepare
- Identity card
- Household composition
- Tax assessment notice
- Registered lease (if existing)
- Proof of income (payslips, PCSW certificate)
Tips
- Apply as early as possible (waiting lists)
- Register simultaneously for social housing and regional aid
- Ask the PCSW for help even if you have income (they assess case by case)
- Combine aid where possible
To create your lease, use our online lease generator and see our guides on tenant rights.