Throughflow from social to private rental sector in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, throughflow is stimulated for tenants above the social income limit to move to the private sector, fitting the tight housing market in neighbourhoods such as Rotterdam-South and Kralingen. The Housing Act and the Rotterdam Housing Action Plan promote this through incentives such as temporary rent freezes or moving compensations up to € 5,000, supplemented by municipal bonuses for moving to energy-efficient homes. If income exceeds € 47,699 (2024), you will receive a proposal from the housing association, such as Woonbron or Vestia. Refusal may lead to rent increases up to the liberalisation limit (€ 1,163). Judicial review via the Rent Tribunal protects against arbitrariness, with extra attention to Rotterdam's policy against nuisance. Advantages of the private sector: greater choice in popular neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven and no income checks. Disadvantages: higher rents without housing benefit, although Rotterdam starter schemes help. Practice in Rotterdam: 25% successfully throughflows via the Havenstad Throughflow Programme. Subsidies for mid-range rental in new-build projects such as Slinge assist starters. Consult the National Housing Agreement and the Rotterdam Housing Vision 2030 for updates; hire a local advisor for negotiations with housing associations. (198 words)