Rent above the mid-rent threshold: what now?

The thresholds

Up to 143 points a self-contained home is in the lowest segment; from 144 to 186 points in the mid segment. Above 186 points there is no statutory maximum per point. The amounts per point total are in the Huurcommissie rent thresholds.

For homes with a poor energy label (E, F or G) additional rules may prevent free-sector letting despite more than 186 points. See our article on the mid-rent threshold and the label requirement.

Worked example (fictitious)

A fictitious home is self-assessed at 189 points. Measurement shows a 4 m² storage room was wrongly counted as a room: 4 × (1 − 0.75) = 1 point less, so 188 points. The home stays above the threshold.

Had the same error been 16 m², the difference would be 4 points and the home would score 185: a maximum rent then applies.

What this means for you

Around 186 points every point can decide between a maximum and a free rent. Have the home surveyed on site before setting a rent above the mid segment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I set the rent freely above 186 points?

In principle yes for a self-contained home, unless an exception or the E, F and G label rule applies.

What if the tenant disputes the points?

The tenant can go to the Huurcommissie, which assesses the home itself.

Where are the amounts?

In the annual Huurcommissie rent thresholds.