Social housing rent can increase by up to 4.1% from July 1. Check your contract now.
What you need to know
A heads-up for renters in the Netherlands: even on a public holiday, policy changes regarding rent increases are important.
💰 Rent increase cap at 4.1%
⏰ Effective from July 1, 2026
📍 The Netherlands
⭐ Rijksoverheid
This policy affects rent for social housing (sociale huur), with separate caps for mid-range housing (middenhuur). If you've received a rent increase notice from your landlord, it's a good idea to check the details.
- ✓ Verify contract type: Is your housing classified as social or mid-range rental?
- ✓ Check the increase: Does the landlord's proposed rent hike exceed the maximum allowed percentage?
- ✓ Know your options: If the increase is above the cap, you can appeal to the Huurcommissie.
If this may apply to you, we recommend checking the full regulations on the Rijksoverheid's 'Woning huren' page to confirm your situation.
Dates, availability and external conditions can change. Confirm the latest information with the official source.
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Social housing rent can increase by up to 4.1% from July 1. Check your contract now.
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