Several new laws and benefit changes will come into effect on July 1. Here’s a round-up of the main measures to watch for:

Rent increases kick in

Most tenants will see their rent go up from July 1, although the amount depends on the type of property. Social housing rents will rise by a maximum of 5%, but people on higher incomes will face an additional increase of €50 or €100 on top of that. The rent for rooms in shared homes will also rise by 5%.

Mid-market rental increases are capped at 7.7%, while rents for non-regulated properties may rise by up to 4.1%.

In Amsterdam from July 1, people looking to rent mid-market housing — defined as having a rent between €900 and €1,180 — must apply for a permit from the local council. Only those earning less than €81,600 (single) or €89,800 (couple) will be eligible.

Internet prices to rise

Internet providers are allowed to adjust their fees in line with inflation and many do so from July 1. The Dutch central bank puts inflation at  3.3% in 2024 and both Ziggo and KPN will put their prices up in line with that.

Minimum wage increase

The minimum hourly wage for everyone aged 20 and over will rise to €14.40 on July 1. This 2.42% increase adds around €46 per month for someone working a 36-hour week. Younger workers will also receive more, with 15-year-olds entitled to a minimum of €4.32 per hour.

Pensions and benefits go up

The state pension (AOW) will also increase in line with the minimum wage, to €1,527.63 per month for single people and €1,045.01 per person for couples. Welfare (bijstand) and incapacity benefits will rise as well, with single people receiving €1,369.06 and couples €1,955.80, excluding housing and healthcare benefits.

Interest on unpaid tax

Anyone who has not submitted their tax return by July 1 will begin accruing interest on the amount owed. The current interest rate is 6.5%.

Emission-free zones

Some 17 Dutch cities and towns are introducing emissions-free zones and some of them, including Amsterdam, will start cracking down on drivers in vans that break the rules from next month.