Dutch rent points calculator

In the Netherlands the maximum rent for most homes is not set by the market — it follows from a points score under the woningwaarderingsstelsel. Enter what you know about the home and this works out the score and the lawful maximum bare rent, showing every line so you can check the reasoning rather than trust a total.

The home
Floor area
Kitchen, sanitary and outdoor space
Built-in kitchen fittings

These are capped at the worktop score — a long worktop is what unlocks them.

Value and rent

What to do about it

A points total on its own changes nothing. Which route is open to you depends on one date — when your tenancy started — so fill that in and the deadlines below are computed for you.

Enter your tenancy start date to see which route is open.

This is an automated drafting aid, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a qualified professional or a tenants' organisation.

What this is and is not

This is a calculation tool, not a ruling. The body that can decide your rent is the Huurcommissie, and its own Huurprijscheck is the official instrument. What this adds is transparency: a breakdown you can take into a conversation with a landlord, and a clear view of which measurement changes the answer most.

Read what to do if your rent looks too high →