Rent adjustment effective July 1, 2026

You can find information regarding the 2026 rent increase on the Wetland Wonen website.

Every year, we adjust the rent for our properties, effective July 1. All our tenants will receive a letter about this in April. You will receive this via email. If we do not have your email address, or if you have not opened the email, you will receive the letter by post.

Why do we increase the rent?
We want our tenants to enjoy living in affordable homes—both now and in the future. That is why we invest in our properties and neighborhoods every year. The rent we collect helps us provide, among other things:
- Proper maintenance of our properties
- Safe and pleasant neighborhoods
- Sustainability improvements, such as better insulation
- The construction of new, affordable rental homes

This ensures that you can continue to live comfortably, now and in the future.

How do we determine the rent increase?
Each year, the government sets a maximum limit for rent increases. A maximum also applies for 2026. We make our decisions within these regulatory guidelines, while keeping housing affordability a top priority. Not everyone will receive the same rent increase; this depends on factors such as:
- The current rent
- The energy efficiency of the home
- Household income

For homes with a low energy efficiency rating, we take extra care when determining the rent increase. We make these decisions in consultation with tenant representatives.

What does this mean for you? The letter you receive in April will state:
- What your new rent will be
- The percentage and/or euro amount by which the rent is increasing
- The date the new rent takes effect

Rent benefit
Do you receive rent benefit? If so, it is important to report your new rent to the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) yourself via www.belastingdienst.nl/toeslagen. This prevents you from receiving too much or too little benefit. Not receiving rent benefit yet? You can use the same website to run a trial calculation to see if you are eligible (either now or after the rent adjustment).

Having trouble paying the rent?
Are you worried about paying the rent? Please contact us. While we cannot change the rent increase, we are happy to explore the options with you. We can also point you toward assistance schemes available in your municipality.

More information
Do you have questions about the rent adjustment? Please contact us or visit our website. Together, we ensure pleasant and affordable living.

(Also read the article below: "Frequently asked questions about rent adjustment" – editorial team).

Source: www.wetlandwonen.nl

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Some frequently asked questions regarding the rent

Why is my rent increase higher or lower than my neighbor's?

The rent you pay is one of the factors determining the amount of the rent increase. Even if you both live in identical homes, the rent—and consequently the rent increase—can differ. How is it possible for the rent to vary from one home to another? There are several reasons for this:

Rents are generally higher now than they were in the past. If your neighbors have lived there for a longer time, they started with a lower rent. If you rent a property today, you pay the current market-rate rent.

There may be differences in the quality of the properties. For instance, one home might have a central heating boiler and better insulation than another. The WOZ value (official property valuation for tax purposes) can also vary from one home to another.

Everyone receives an annual rent increase. However, due to differences in income, one neighbor might have received a larger rent increase than another (an income-dependent rent increase).

 

What if I can no longer afford the rent due to the increase?

The annual rent increase applies to all our tenants; we cannot make exceptions to this. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please reach out to us in good time. We are happy to work with you to find a solution—for example, by setting up a payment arrangement.

 

How is the maximum rent for my home determined?

To determine the maximum rent for a property, Wetland Wonen uses the "housing valuation system" (*woningwaarderingssysteem*), which expresses the quality of your home in points. Each feature of your home—such as the living area, kitchen, sanitary facilities, and the WOZ value—is assigned a certain number of points. The total number of points determines the maximum rent.

Because these features can change from year to year, and the WOZ value also plays a role in the valuation, the point calculation can differ annually.

You can also calculate the number of points and the maximum rent for your home yourself by using the "rent price check" (*huurprijscheck*) provided by the Rent Tribunal (*Huurcommissie*). Upon request, we can provide you with the valuation of your property.

 

Rent subsidy in the event of a rent increase

I receive a rent subsidy. Do I need to notify the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) about the annual rent increase?

We will notify the Tax and Customs Administration of the rent increase. The Tax and Customs Administration will then adjust your rent subsidy, if necessary, following a final calculation. Please check www.toeslagen.nl to ensure your details are correct.

 

Am I still entitled to a rent subsidy?

Yes, in principle, you will continue to your entitlement to rent subsidy. Your rent subsidy may change. For more information about the implications for your rent subsidy, please visit the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) website.

 

Source: www.wetlandwonen.nl