Annual rent increases for regulated properties are capped by the Dutch government. Enter your old and new rent, select the year, and see instantly whether the increase was permitted — and by how much it may have exceeded the limit.
Social sector increases apply on or after 1 July
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| Year | Social | Mid-sector | Free sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,1% | 6,1% | 4.4% |
| 2025selected | 5,0% | 7,7% | CPI + 1% (= 4.1%) |
| 2024 | 5,8% | 5,5% | CPI + 1% (≈ 5.5%) |
| 2023 | 3,1% | n/a | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 2,3% | n/a | CPI + 1% (≈ 3.3%) |
| 2021 | 0,0% | n/a | CPI + 1% (≈ 2.4%) |
Mid-sector (144–186 pts) regulated from 1 July 2024 (Wet betaalbare huur); cap = CAO wage growth + 1%. Free sector cap = CPI + 1%, introduced May 2021. Social sector frozen at 0% in 2021 (huurbevriezing). Mid & free sector caps apply from 1 January; social from 1 July. Huurcommissie · Social & mid-sector ↗ · Free sector ↗
First year of tenancy
If your tenancy started mid-year (e.g. 1 December), your landlord may still raise the rent on the next 1 July. After that, the standard 12-month interval applies.
Previous increase was delayed past 1 July
If your landlord announced a rent increase too late and had to postpone it to 1 September, the gap between that increase and the next 1 July is less than 12 months — but this is still permitted because more than 12 months passed between the two preceding increases.
Landlord made improvements to your home
If your landlord carried out agreed improvements to the property, they may raise the rent separately after completion. This is in addition to the regular annual increase and is not subject to the annual timing rule.