Role of Housing Associations in Social Rental Housing in Zoetermeer
In Zoetermeer, housing associations such as Vidomes and Mozaïek Wonen manage approximately 75% of social rental housing and must allocate 90% to households with an income below €47,699. Affordable allocation is mandatory: middle-income households are not eligible for the cheapest units in neighbourhoods such as Buytenwegh and Seghwaert.
Allocation Rules in Zoetermeer
House seekers register via WoningNet Zoetermeer or the municipality's local housing ordinance. Urgency applies to starters, 65+, status holders and families in exceptional circumstances, such as the Zoetermeer urgency list for informal care. Associations may allocate a maximum of 5% of housing with urgency, in accordance with regional agreements.
Rights and Obligations in Zoetermeer
- Transparency: Associations publish current waiting lists on their websites and via the municipal website.
- Tenancy Agreement: Standard minimum term of 1 year with fixed period, as laid down in local agreements.
- Maintenance: The association is responsible for major maintenance, including planned maintenance in Zoetermeer complexes.
In the event of non-performance, you must first lodge a complaint with the association or the Housing Ombudsman. The Housing Act art. 47 regulates municipal supervision by Zoetermeer, with inspections of association performance.
Alternatives in Zoetermeer
Private social landlords have fallen under the same strict rules as associations since 2015, with additional attention to the Zoetermeer performance agreements.