What is the allowed rent increase in 2025?

Every year, there are new maximum percentages and amounts for rent increases, with specific rules for both social rented and free sector properties. These are the rules for rent increases in 2025.

2025 rent increase for social housing as of the 1st of july

1. Maximum 5% for a bare rent of €350 per month or more.
2. A fixed increase of up to €25 for a bare rent below €350 per month.

 

Income-dependent rent increase 2025 as of the 1st of july

To discourage skewed living, the bare rent for social housing may be further increased depending on the tenant's income:

1. Single household: Total €50 per month for an income from €57,143 and €100 per month for an income from €67,366.
2. Multi-person household: Total €50 per month for an income from €66,126 and €100 per month for an income from €89,821.

The income from 2023 is used as the basis for the 2025 rent increase, obtainable via an income statement from the Tax Authority

 

Rent increase 2025 for rooms, caravans and pitches as of the 1st of juli

1. Maximum 5%.

No income-related rent increase is possible for rooms, caravans and pitches.

 

Good to know

• The basic rent of social housing may not exceed the maximum basic rent according to the Housing Valuation System (WWS).
• Landlords must comply with specific rules when announcing rent increases. For example, the announcement must be received by the tenant at least two months before the effective date to be legally valid.

 

Rent Increase 2025 for Mid-Rent Housing

1. Maximum 7.7%.
2. The maximum rent increase allowed from May 2024 is not yet known.

 

Good to know

• The basic rent of mid-rent housing may not exceed the maximum basic rent according to the Housing Valuation System (WWS).
• For mid-rent sector homes, unlike social rented homes, rent increases do not have to be announced two months in advance; there is no minimum notice period.

 

2025 rent increase for free sector/liberalised properties

1. In 2025, a maximum rent increase of 5.5% is allowed.

 

Good to know

• For free sector homes, unlike social rented homes, rent increases do not have to be announced two months in advance; there is no minimum notice period.
• It is agreed in the rental agreement how the rent increase will be calculated. It is usually based on the CPI plus a certain mark-up percentage. If the increase according to the rental agreement is lower than the maximum percentage allowed by law, the percentage from the rental agreement applies.

 

Do you have questions about rent increases?

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