Information about rent prices and your rights
Are you paying too much rent? On this page you will find all our guides about the Dutch points system, your rights as a tenant and how to check your rental price. Every guide is written in plain language to help you understand how the rules work.
Check your rent
Dutch rental points system (WWS)How does the housing valuation system work? All 9 categories, the three rental sectors, and your rights explained.How to calculate rental pointsStep-by-step guide to calculating your rental points under the Dutch WWS system. All 9 categories, what counts, and how points become rent.Calculate your maximum rentWhat is the most your landlord may legally charge? See the 2026 rent price table and check if your rent is correct.Rent calculatorFree rent calculator based on the official Dutch WWS points system. Find out your maximum legal rent in just 3 minutes.Rent too high?Many tenants in the Netherlands overpay. Check your rent against the points system, learn the five most common causes, and find out what you can do.Common mistakes in point calculations7 common errors in Dutch rental point calculations. Learn how to spot them, verify your landlord’s count and avoid overpaying.Free market vs social housingThe Netherlands has three rental sectors: social, mid-range, and free market. Find out which sector your home falls in, your rights, and what changed in 2024.Check your rent as a first-time renterRenting for the first time in the Netherlands? A beginner-friendly guide to checking if your rent is fair, with no jargon or prior knowledge needed.Points report roomsRenting a room or non-independent living space? Calculate the points and maximum rent using the separate points system (WWSO) for shared facilities.
What determines your rental points
Energy label and rental pointsHow many points does your energy label contribute? And what does that mean for your maximum rent?WOZ value and rental priceThe WOZ value can add up to 44 rental points. Learn how property valuation affects your maximum rent and where to look it up.How to measure floor areaEach m² adds 1 rental point. Learn how to measure floor area using the NEN 2580 method and what to do if your home is smaller than stated.
Take action
How to request a rent reductionStep-by-step guide to requesting a rent reduction from your landlord or through the Rent Tribunal. From letter to ruling.Rent increase check 2026Maximum rent increase 2026: 4.1% social, 6.1% mid-range, 4.4% free sector. Learn the rules and check if your increase is legal.Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie)What does the Rent Tribunal do, how do you file a case and what does it cost? Everything about the procedure, from request to binding ruling.