Rent Increase Limitations for Social Housing Tenants in Zoetermeer

In Zoetermeer, social housing tenants will receive a maximum rent increase of 3.3% in 2024, or slightly higher with inflation adjustment, but always aligned with their income. Housing associations such as Vidomes, active in Zoetermeer, must verify individual income for increases above the liberalisation threshold. Tenants can file an objection with the Rent Tribunal in The Hague within 6 weeks of the notification; the tribunal also handles cases from Zoetermeer. Under appropriate allocation in Zoetermeer, the rent increase must not impair affordability, especially given the local housing shortage and the focus on affordable rent in neighbourhoods such as Palenstein and Seghwaert. The inflation clause is limited to cabinet decisions. Successful objections result in a recalculation of the rent. These rules protect low-income households in Zoetermeer from sharp price increases, in line with the municipal rent policy.