Moving allowance in Wallonia and Brussels
Moving allowance for tenants in Wallonia and Brussels: conditions and amounts.
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Moving allowance in Wallonia
The Walloon moving allowance helps low-income households leaving inadequate or uninhabitable housing for a compliant property.
Amounts
| Household composition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | EUR 800 |
| Couple without children | EUR 900 |
| Family with 1-2 children | EUR 1 000 |
| Family with 3+ children | EUR 1 200 |
Wallonia-specific conditions
- Leaving a property recognised as uninhabitable or unsuitable
- Moving into a compliant property in Wallonia
- Income below the threshold set by the Region
- Being registered as a social housing applicant
For other Walloon aid, see our guide on Wallonia housing aid.
Installation premium in Brussels
In Brussels, the equivalent of the moving allowance is the installation premium, managed by Bruxelles Logement.
Amounts
| Household composition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | EUR 800 |
| Household of 2 people | EUR 900 |
| Household of 3+ people | EUR 1 068 |
Brussels-specific conditions
- Leaving inadequate housing (too small, uninhabitable, too expensive)
- Moving into a compliant property in Brussels
- Income below the regional threshold
- First application (premium granted once only)
For other Brussels aid, see our guide on Brussels housing aid.
Common conditions
Eligibility
| Criterion | Wallonia | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Income cap | Yes | Yes |
| Inadequate housing left | Yes | Yes |
| Compliant new housing | Yes | Yes |
| Social housing registration | Recommended | Recommended |
| Number of applications | Multiple possible | Once only |
Documents to provide
- Identity card of all household members
- Household composition
- Tax assessment notice (income)
- Former and new lease
- Proof of the inadequacy of the former property
Application procedure
In Wallonia
- Contact the SPW Logement
- Complete the application form
- Attach the required documents
- Await the social investigation (if necessary)
- Receive the decision (timeframe: 2-4 months)
In Brussels
- Contact Bruxelles Logement
- Submit the application online or by post
- Provide the supporting documents
- Await the decision (timeframe: 2-3 months)
Tips
- Submit the application promptly after moving
- Can be combined with the rent allowance and PCSW aid
- Keep all moving expense receipts
To create your lease for your new property, use our online lease generator. Also see our guide on the rental deposit and tenant rights.