Subsidies and Tax Benefits for Landlords in Renovation Projects in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, landlords can benefit from ISDE subsidies for insulation and HR++ glass, SEEH for solar water heaters, and the Rotterdam Sustainability Fund for energy-efficient upgrades under the 70% scheme for complex-wide renovations in neighbourhoods such as Charlois or Feijenoord. The Rent Increase Act limits pass-through to 70%, but tax depreciation via EIA significantly reduces the net cost. Tenants in Rotterdam social housing must check if subsidies exceed the 70%, which entitles them to rent reduction via the Huurcommissie. RVO.nl handles national applications, while housing associations such as Woonbron receive priority via Woningborg and the Rotterdam Housing Vision. Tax benefits via MIA for sustainable measures, such as facade insulation in the port neighbourhoods, reduce corporate income tax. Tenants can demand insight into subsidy receipts via Wob requests or the Rotterdam Housing Desk. Recent changes in the Ventilation Act (2024) link subsidies to ventilation upgrades, essential for the humid Rotterdam climate. The Municipal Incentive Fund Rotterdam offers an extra €5,000 per dwelling for large-scale projects. Abuse, such as double claiming with Roteb partners, leads to clawback and fines by the municipality. Rotterdam landlords report success with pilots in Delfshaven. (212 words)