Rent Limits in Zoetermeer: how does it work?
In Zoetermeer, the national liberalisation threshold of € 879.66 applies for 2024, but the municipality sets its own limits for social rental housing via the Decree on Maximum Rent. Zoetermeer, as a growth municipality in the Randstad with a tense housing market, applies stricter rules than smaller municipalities elsewhere to ensure affordable rent.
Why do rent limits vary in Zoetermeer?
The municipality of Zoetermeer adjusts limits based on the Housing Act to guarantee sufficient affordable housing, especially for starters and middle-income earners. Due to the high demand for rental housing in neighbourhoods such as Rokkeveen and Seghwaert, the limit is lower to prevent overcrowding and protect the social rental sector.
How do you check the rent limit in Zoetermeer?
- Visit the website of the municipality of Zoetermeer (zoetermeer.nl) or Rijksoverheid.nl for current rules.
- Use the Rent Price Check on huurcommissie.nl for your specific property.
- Ask your landlord for the point assessment in accordance with the housing valuation system.
Does the rent exceed the Zoetermeer limit? Then apply for a rent reduction with the Huurcommissie. Note: limits change annually on 1 July.
Legal frameworks for Zoetermeer
- Housing Act art. 35: Basis for local allocation and rent rules.
- Rent Pricing Regulation: Points system determines the maximum rent price.
- Local Housing Market Policy Zoetermeer: Adjusted to regional pressure.