Throughflow stimulates tenants in Zoetermeer above the social income limit to move to the private rental sector. The Housing Act and the national Housing Action Plan promote this through incentives such as temporary rent freezes or relocation allowances up to €5,000. The municipality of Zoetermeer coordinates this via its own Housing Throughflow Programme, which aligns with the regional housing market strategy in the Randstad.
For an income above €47,699 (2024), you will receive a proposal from the housing association in Zoetermeer, such as Vidomes or Welwonen. Refusal may lead to rent increases up to the liberalisation threshold of €1,163 per month. Judicial review via the Rent Tribunal provides protection against arbitrariness and unfair proposals.
Advantages of the private sector in Zoetermeer: greater choice of modern homes in neighbourhoods such as Rokkeveen or Seghwaert, and no annual income checks. Disadvantages: higher rents without rent allowance. Local practice: approximately 18% of tenants successfully throughflow, supported by Zoetermeer's 2024 Housing Market Analysis. Subsidies for starters in mid-range rental, such as via the Affordable Housing Fund, assist with the transition. Consult the National Housing Agreement and the Zoetermeer Housing Vision for the latest updates. Hire a local advisor for negotiations with housing associations. (218 words)