NL - Rent control
As of July 1, 2024, rental properties in the Netherlands are classified into three segments:
• lower segment
• middle segment
• higher segment
The rent for properties in the lower and middle segments is regulated based on the
WWS points system, which assigns points to a dwelling to determine its
maximum statutory rent using official WWS tables.
A property falls under rent control if its relet rent (the lower value between the statutory maximum rent and the estimated rental value) is below the middle rent ceiling, which is set by the government. If the relet rent exceeds this ceiling, the property is classified as higher segment and is not regulated.
The WWS points that define segment thresholds remain stable over time, as they are indexed annually on January 1st, aligning with statutory rent indexation.
Surcharges
Properties in the middle segment may qualify for surcharges:
• monument surcharge 35% surcharge for new rent contract with start date contract on or after July 01, 2024.
• new construction surcharge A 10% surcharge is allowed for middle segment dwellings if the key handover date is on or after July 01, 2024 (applicable for 20 years).