Rent Price Freeze and Points System in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, the points system plays a crucial role in rent increases, but strict rules apply to freezes and adjustments. By law, rent may only rise in line with inflation or energy investments, never exceeding the points threshold. The Rent Tribunal assesses objections within 6 months. For a typical Rotterdam property with 142 points (max €752.33 in 2024), this blocks excessive increases, especially in neighborhoods like Charlois or Feijenoord where housing associations such as Woonbron and Vestia are dominant. Key exceptions: liberalisation above €808.06 or large-scale renovations in the port city. Rotterdam tenants with low income can claim rent allowance via the Tax Authorities, with extra attention to the tight market along the Meuse. Practical example: a Woonbron increase of 4.4%? Compare directly with your points score via the Rotterdam Housing Platform. File an objection using the Rent Tribunal's model letter or local tenant teams. Success rate at the Rent Tribunal is 70% with proper substantiation, supported by Rotterdam advisory points such as Huurteam Rotterdam. Prevention: request your annual points calculation from the landlord and check the municipal website for current liberalisation thresholds. This protects Rotterdam tenants against unreasonable increases in a city with high demand for affordable housing.