For 2024, the maximum rent increase percentage in the regulated sector in Rijswijk has been set at 2.3% for social housing, based on the consumer price index. In the tender sector, which includes many properties managed by housing corporations such as Vidomes and Woonbron, the increase may not exceed this percentage unless approved by the Housing Authority. For the transitional sector in neighborhoods like Innen and Oud-Rijswijk, a phased increase applies, never exceeding 5% per year to facilitate the transition to the private sector.
Landlords in Rijswijk must justify the increase with a Quality Mark document or ministerial decision. Service charges, such as owners' association (VvE) contributions for apartments around the city center or Delftse Poort, may be increased separately, but solely based on actual cost increases, such as rising maintenance costs due to municipal policies. Tenants receiving housing allowance benefit indirectly, as the allowance compensates for the increase—particularly relevant in Rijswijk with its mix of social and mid-market rental housing. Verify your rent using the housing valuation system (WOZ points system): at the liberalization threshold (around €900), you may shift to the private sector, which is under pressure in Rijswijk due to its proximity to The Hague.
In case of disputes, you can turn to the Rent Tribunal, which will decide within 6 weeks; local offices in the region often provide advice. Remain vigilant about timely payments to avoid forced eviction, especially given the tight housing market in Rijswijk. These regulations, in line with national legislation, protect affordable rent for thousands of households in this growing municipality.