Housing Exchange Scheme for Social Housing Tenants in Rijswijk

Housing exchange offers tenants of social housing in Rijswijk the opportunity to legally swap homes without requiring a new permit, provided both properties meet local standards. Under the Housing Act (Article 2.27), housing associations such as Rijswijk Wonen and Vidomes must facilitate exchanges via platforms like Woningruil.nl and the local Huislijn portal. Criteria include: equivalent rent prices, no rent arrears, and approval from the Municipality of Rijswijk. Benefits include shorter waiting times on the Rijswijk waiting list and retention of senior or urgent status. In 2023, exchanges facilitated approximately 15,000 swaps nationwide, with around 250 in the Haaglanden region, including Rijswijk. Register with your housing association with a motivation, such as family expansion, proximity to Delft’s Harnaschpolder station, or care needs in RijswijkBinnen. Negotiate directly with your exchange partner regarding transfer details. Note: if the properties differ in value, a financial adjustment may be required, subject to approval by the housing association. To avoid legal pitfalls, have a model contract reviewed by the Tenants’ Council of Rijswijk. The Municipality of Rijswijk actively promotes exchanges via the website rijswijk.nl/wonen to stimulate housing mobility, particularly in neighborhoods such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk. This allows you to creatively solve your housing issue without waiting years for a home in this green municipality.