The Delft housing market and the energy label
Delft combines a monumental historic city centre with post-war extension districts and modern new-build around the Spoorzone and in Harnaschpolder. From canal house to gas-free new-build: the energy label varies widely.
When selling or renting, an official energy label registered in EP-online is required. Our BRL 9500-certified advisor knows the Delft building years and constructions well.
Which obligations apply when selling or renting out?
If you put your home in Delft up for sale, the energy label must already appear in the listing, and it has to be registered in EP-online by the time of the transfer at the notary. If you rent out, the label also counts towards the WWS points count that sets your maximum rent under the Affordable Rent Act.
The label feeds into the sale itself. Buyers factor the insulation costs still ahead of them into their offer, so a home with label C or better usually sells more readily than a comparable house with F or G.
Energy label by neighbourhood in Delft
The building period largely determines the expected label. The table gives an indication; the final result depends on the specific property and any insulation already in place.
| Neighbourhood | Typical property type | Expected label |
|---|---|---|
| City centre (canals) | Monumental properties, often single glazing | E - G |
| Hof van Delft, Vrijenban | Pre-war & 1930s homes | C - E |
| Voorhof, Buitenhof | Post-war flats 1960s - 70s | C - E |
| Tanthof | Homes from the 1970s - 80s | C - D |
| Spoorzone, Harnaschpolder | Recent energy-efficient new-build | A - B |
Listed monument or protected cityscape?
The Delft city centre is a protected cityscape with hundreds of monuments around the Markt, the Oude and Nieuwe Kerk and along the canals. Since 29 May 2026 an energy label is also required for monuments when selling or renting. For a historic property with single glazing the label is usually somewhat lower - that is normal and improvements are not mandatory. Read more in our article on the energy label for monuments.
Energy label prices in Delft
All prices include VAT, the inspection and official registration in EP-online. From €220. Use the price calculator for an exact price for your home in Delft.
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Frequently asked questions about an energy label in Delft
How quickly can I get an energy label in Delft?
My canal house in the Delft city centre is a monument. Can I still get a label?
What label can I expect for a flat in Voorhof or Buitenhof?
Does new-build around the Spoorzone already have a good label?
What is the difference between an energy label and sustainability advice?
Service area around Delft
Besides Delft we are active in, among others, The Hague, Rotterdam, Nootdorp and Zoetermeer. View the full service area.
Hollands Duurzaam provides energy labels throughout the entire Groene Hart region - see also our full service area.
More background on the energy label
Want to know exactly how the label works? In our knowledge base you can read the difference between a provisional and definitive energy label, what Rc- and U-values say about insulation and glazing, what the label classes A to G mean and how to find a registered label in EP-online.