Rental Points Count (WWS): calculate your points and maximum rent

A full housing valuation by a certified advisor · Know exactly how many WWS points your rental home has and what rent you may charge under the Dutch Affordable Rent Act

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What is a rental points count?

A rental points count is the housing valuation under the Dutch housing valuation system (WWS) — the points system that determines the maximum rent of a home. Every part of the home earns points: the floor area, the energy label, the kitchen and bathroom amenities, the outdoor space and the WOZ value. The total number of WWS points determines how much rent you may legally charge and which category your home falls into.

In short: the more points, the higher the permitted rent. A correct count prevents you from renting out too cheaply or charging too much — and the latter can be reversed by your tenant through the Rent Tribunal.

Why your rental points count matters

Since the Affordable Rent Act (1 July 2024) the WWS is mandatory for all rental homes up to and including 186 points. The count directly determines which category your home falls into:

If you charge more than allowed, the tenant can go to the Rent Tribunal and enforce a rent reduction. With a substantiated rental points count you know in advance, in black and white, which rent is correct — no guessing, no risk.

What counts towards the WWS points?

A full count looks at much more than just the floor area. The main components:

We include all of these components, so the count is complete and defensible.

The energy label weighs heavily

The energy label is one of the components that carries the most weight. A good label earns plenty of points — a poor label (E, F or G) gives negative points. Here is how it works per label class for a self-contained home of 40 m² or more:

Energy labelSingle-family homeApartment (multi-family)
A++++62 points58 points
A41 points37 points
C22 points15 points
E−4 points−4 points
F−9 points−9 points
G−15 points−15 points

A selection from the points system (self-contained home ≥ 40 m²). Source: Dutch government. Monuments receive no negative points for E, F or G.

The difference between label G and label A is 56 WWS points for a single-family home — enough to lift a home from social housing into mid-market rent. That is why we always include the energy label in the count; you can have it surveyed in a single visit.

We provide the full rental points count

Do you want to know in black and white exactly how many WWS points your home has and what maximum rent goes with it? We produce the full rental points count for you. You receive a clear count with:

Handy 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.

How it works

  1. Request. You request the rental points count via contact or by phone. We schedule a survey quickly.
  2. Property survey. Our advisor measures the home accurately and records all components that count towards the WWS.
  3. Count & calculation. We count all the points and calculate your maximum rent and rent category.
  4. Report & advice. You receive a substantiated count. Just below a points threshold? We think along about the cheapest step up.

Combine with your energy label

Renting out a home? Then you need a registered energy label anyway — that is mandatory for every new tenancy. Because the energy label also counts towards the rental points count, you can have both done in a single survey. That saves time and money: one visit, two results. In a hurry? Take a look at our express energy label.

What does a rental points count cost?

The price of a full 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. An energy label for a home costs from € 220 including VAT.

Renting out several homes or a whole complex? Give us a call and we will make a suitable arrangement. Call 0348-794 092 or email kantoor@hollandsduurzaam.nl.

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Frequently asked questions about the rental points count

What is a rental points count?
A rental points count is the housing valuation under the Dutch housing valuation system (WWS). Every part of the home — floor area, energy label, kitchen, sanitary facilities, outdoor space, WOZ value and more — earns points. The total determines the maximum rent and whether the home falls under social housing, mid-market rent or the free sector.
Why is a rental points count important?
Since the Affordable Rent Act (1 July 2024) the WWS is mandatory for all rental homes up to and including 186 points. If you charge too much, the tenant can have it reduced through the Rent Tribunal. With a correct count you know in advance which maximum rent is allowed, so you do not rent out too cheaply and avoid the risk of a forced reduction.
What counts towards the WWS points?
Among other things the usable floor area, the energy label, the kitchen and bathroom amenities, heating, outdoor space (garden, balcony), communal areas and the WOZ value. The energy label is one of the most heavily weighted components. We include every component in the count.
What does a rental points count cost?
The price is on request and depends on the home. Combined with an energy label it is more cost-effective, because we survey the home in a single visit. An energy label costs from € 220 including VAT. Call 0348-794092 or email kantoor@hollandsduurzaam.nl for a tailored price.
How many WWS points does my energy label earn?
That depends on the label class and the type of home. For a self-contained home of 40 m² or more it ranges from 62 points for label A++++ (single-family) to 15 negative points for label G. Label A gives 41 points (single-family) or 37 (multi-family) and label C 22 or 15 points. Monuments receive no negative points.
Can I count my rental points myself?
You can get an indication via the Rent Tribunal's rent check, but a reliable count requires accurate measurement and knowledge of the points rules — especially around kitchen, sanitary facilities, outdoor space and the energy label. A few points' difference can place you in a different rent category. We produce a correct, substantiated count you can use towards your tenant or the Rent Tribunal.
How can I increase my rental points and maximum rent?
By making your home more energy efficient the energy label improves, and with it the number of WWS points and the maximum rent. Think of roof, wall and floor insulation, HR++ or triple glazing, a (hybrid) heat pump and solar panels. In a tailored advice report we calculate per measure what it costs, what it yields and how many label steps (and therefore rental points) you gain.

Want to know more about renting out and the mandatory energy label? See energy label & WWS when renting out.

Service area

We provide rental points counts and 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.

Know exactly which rent you may charge

Request a full rental points count — clarity on your WWS points and your maximum rent under the Affordable Rent Act.

Request a rental points count 📞 Call: 0348-794 092