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Energy label and rent: how it works in the WWS

Why the energy label directly affects the maximum rent for landlords.

In short

The essentials at a glance

Since the Affordable Rent Act (1 July 2024) the Dutch housing valuation system (WWS) determines the maximum rent of homes up to and including 186 points. The energy label weighs heavily: homes with label E, F or G get 4, 9 or 15 deduction points, while a good label adds points. A better label therefore often means a higher permitted rent.

Social rent: up to 143 points
Mid-rent: 144–186 points
Label E / F / G: -4 / -9 / -15 points
Since: 1 July 2024

Example

A rental home with label G gets 15 deduction points. If the landlord upgrades it to label C, those points disappear. If the home sits just below a segment threshold, that can make the difference between social rent and mid-rent.

What can landlords do?

Get an up-to-date WWS points calculation to know where the home stands.
Check whether the label is still accurate: after improvements a new energy label is often better.
Choose measures with the biggest label jump, see improve your energy label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we are asked most about this topic.

1. Does the WWS apply to free-sector homes?

Homes with more than 186 points fall outside the regulated system. For homes up to 186 points a maximum rent applies.

2. Do I need an energy label to rent out?

Yes, when renting out you must give the tenant a valid energy label.

Last updated: 7 October 2026 · by Hasibo Ingenieurs & Adviesbureau

Sources: Aedes — Wet betaalbare huur van kracht sinds 1 juli