An energy label is mandatory when renting out
Renting out a home? Then you are legally required to have a valid, registered energy label and to give a copy to your tenant. This applies to every new tenancy. The label must be drawn up according to the NTA 8800 standard and registered in EP-Online, the national register.
Without a label, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) enforces the rules. You first receive a warning and four weeks to arrange it; after that a fine follows. Since 2026 that is € 515 for a private individual and € 1,030 for a legal entity per home — for professional landlords and managers it can rise to € 9,000 per violation. An energy label is valid for 10 years, so usually a small, one-off investment that removes this risk.
Your energy label determines your maximum rent (WWS)
Since the Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur, 1 July 2024) the label is not only mandatory but also directly decisive for your rent. The housing valuation system (WWS — the points system) has been made binding for all rental homes up to and including 186 points:
- Up to 143 points — social housing.
- 144 to 186 points — mid-market rent (regulated).
- From 187 points — free sector (with a cap based on the WOZ value).
The energy label is one of the most heavily weighted parts of that count. A good label gives plenty of points — and thus a higher permitted rent. A poor label (E, F or G) gives deduction points. This is how it works per label class for a self-contained home of 40 m² or more:
| Energy label | Single-family home | Apartment (multi-family) |
|---|---|---|
| A++++ | 62 points | 58 points |
| A | 41 points | 37 points |
| C | 22 points | 15 points |
| E | −4 points | −4 points |
| F | −9 points | −9 points |
| G | −15 points | −15 points |
A selection from the points table (self-contained home ≥ 40 m²). Source: Dutch government. Monuments do not receive deduction points for E, F or G.
The difference between label G and label A is 56 WWS points for a single-family home. Because every point counts towards the maximum permitted rent, that makes a substantial monthly difference — and adds up over the term of a tenancy. For landlords, improving sustainability is therefore not only good for the home, but directly for the return.
We provide the full WWS rental-points count
Want to know in black and white exactly how many WWS points your home has and the corresponding maximum rent? We produce the full rental-points count for you. We include not just the energy label, but every element that counts: floor area, kitchen and bathroom fittings, outdoor space, the WOZ value and more.
You receive a clear count with the total number of points, the corresponding maximum rent and the category your home falls into (social, mid-market or free sector). Useful for a new tenancy, a rent increase or a question from your tenant or the Rent Tribunal. Have the count done together with the energy label and we survey the home in a single visit, which is more cost-effective.
What we do for landlords
- A registered energy label — inspected according to NTA 8800 by a BRL 9500-certified advisor and registered in EP-Online, so you immediately meet the rental obligation.
- Full WWS rental-points count — we calculate exactly how many points your home has and what the maximum rent is, so there are no surprises.
- Arranged quickly — often on site within a few working days.
- Advice to move up — just below a points threshold? We think along about the cheapest step to a better label.
How it works
- Request. Request the energy label via our contact page or by phone. We schedule an inspection quickly.
- Home inspection. Our advisor surveys the home according to NTA 8800: insulation, glazing, installations and ventilation.
- Registration & copy of the label. We register the label in EP-Online and you receive the official label to give to your tenant.
- Explanation of the WWS impact. You hear what your label means for your rental points and, if you wish, how sustainability measures can lead to a higher rent.
Poor label? How to raise your rental points
If your home has label E, F or G, you are literally leaving rent on the table. By making targeted improvements you raise the label and gain WWS points. The most rewarding steps differ per home — which is why we calculate them per measure in a tailored advice report: cost, savings, payback time and the expected label jump. That way you know exactly which investment pays for itself through a higher permitted rent.
What does it cost?
An energy label for a home costs from € 220 including VAT with us; the exact price depends on the type of home. Renting out several homes or an entire complex? Just call and we will make a suitable arrangement.
The price of a full WWS rental-points count is on request and depends on the home; combined with the energy label it is more cost-effective, because we survey everything in a single visit. Call 0348-794 092 or email kantoor@hollandsduurzaam.nl.
Why Hollands Duurzaam?
- Officially certified — BRL 9500-MWA-W, member of AVEPA, experienced with everything from pre-war buildings to new-build.
- Independent — we do not sell insulation or installations ourselves, so advice on label improvement is honest.
- Local in the Green Heart — based in Woerden, quickly on site across the region, no call-out charges.
- One point of contact — you deal directly with the advisor who also carries out the inspection.
“Clearly experienced and skilled person. Also friendly and neat, especially nice when someone needs to go through your entire house. Punctual too, and kept to all appointments. A pleasant experience as far as we are concerned!”
— Rick H. · Google review
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Frequently asked questions about renting & WWS
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Service area
We provide energy labels for rental homes throughout the Green Heart and the surrounding Randstad: from Woerden, Gouda and Alphen aan den Rijn to Utrecht, Leiden and The Hague. See the full service area.