How much rent can you pay at maximum?
If your employer also arranges your housing, the rent may be a maximum of 25% of your minimum wage.
- Monthly salary: €2,547.82
- Maximum rent: €636.96 per month
Paying more?
Then your employer is breaking the law. You are entitled to a refund of overpaid rent!
How to calculate if your rent is too high?
Use the WWS points system (Housing Valuation System). This system awards points for:
- Surface area of your room
- Amenities (shower, kitchen, toilet)
- Quality of the property
Based on the number of points, there is a maximum rent. Check the official Rent Tribunal tool for an exact calculation.
What to do if rent is too high?
- Calculate your maximum rent with the Rent Tribunal tool
- Ask your employer for a reduction (in writing!)
- Submit a request to the Rent Tribunal for official assessment
- If refused: report to Labor Inspectorate SZW (0800-5151)
WWS Points System
The Housing Valuation System (WWS) assigns points to various aspects of your home:
- Surface area: more m² = more points
- Amenities: own kitchen, shower, toilet
- Energy label: better label = more points
- Common areas
- Parking space or storage
Official Rent Tribunal Tool
For an exact calculation, use the official Rent Tribunal tool. Here you can calculate the number of points for your home and see what the maximum rent is.
→ Go to Huurcommissie.nl for official calculation
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