The Delft housing market and the energy label
Delft is a compact, historic city with a housing stock that varies enormously. At its heart lies the world-famous monumental centre: canal houses around the Markt, the Oude and Nieuwe Kerk and along the Oude Delft, mostly pre-war and often still with single glazing and original detailing. Around that centre lie pre-war and 1930s neighbourhoods such as Hof van Delft, Voordijkshoorn and the Olofsbuurt, followed by the extensive post-war expansion districts of Voorhof and Buitenhof, with their characteristic flats and high-rise from the 1960s and 1970s. Throughout Delft, an official energy label registered in EP-online is required for both sale and rental.
Delft is also very much a student city: TU Delft draws thousands of students to the Wippolder and surrounding neighbourhoods, with a great deal of room rental and stacked housing. At the other end of the spectrum is the recent new build: gas-free Nieuw Delft above the Spoorzone and the residential areas in the Harnaschpolder. Because we work on both monumental buildings and modern, energy-efficient homes, we know exactly where the attention points lie per property type, which keeps the survey quick and the outcome reliable.
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.
Requesting an energy label in Delft: how it works
Requesting an energy label takes three steps:
- 1. Calculate your price and apply - enter your postcode and house number in the price calculator; you immediately see the exact price for your home and can apply straight away, with no obligation.
- 2. Property survey (60-90 minutes) - we schedule an appointment quickly; our BRL 9500 certified advisor comes to Delft with no call-out charge.
- 3. Label officially in EP-online - usually registered within a few working days of the survey. In a hurry, for instance for a transfer at the notary? Express delivery within 24 hours is possible.
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 |
| Wippolder / TU district | Mixed, partly student housing | C - E |
| Spoorzone, Harnaschpolder | Recent energy-efficient new-build | A - B |
Listed monument or older property in the city centre?
The Delft city centre is a protected cityscape with hundreds of national and municipal monuments around the Markt, the Oude and Nieuwe Kerk and along the canals. Do you own such a canal house or another older property? Since 29 May 2026 an energy label is required for monuments too when selling or renting out. With single glazing and original detailing the label usually turns out somewhat lower, which is normal, and you are not obliged to make improvements. If you do want to take steps, for monuments we look at suitable measures such as monument glazing or internal insulation. Read more in our article on the energy label for listed monuments.
What our advisor measures during the survey
The property survey takes 60 to 90 minutes on average. Our BRL 9500 certified advisor records, among other things:
- All surfaces bordering the outside air, a crawl space, unheated rooms or water
- The insulation values of roof, facade, floor and glazing (U-values)
- The heating system and the hot water system (boiler, heat pump)
- The ventilation and any solar panels
The calculation follows the NTA 8800 standard. We are certified to BRL 9500-MWA-W and register every label officially in EP-online. An energy label is then valid for 10 years. Curious how to improve your label? Read our tips on improving your energy label.
Energy label rates in Delft
The rates below are per property type and always complete: VAT, the property survey and official registration in EP-online are included. The usable floor area determines the rest. Use the price calculator for an exact price for your home in Delft. Want to know more about the costs? Our 2026 price overview explains what an energy label costs for your home.
| Property type | From (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Studio / one-room apartment | € 220,- |
| Apartment | € 275,- |
| Maisonette / terraced house | € 330,- |
| Corner or semi-detached house | € 340,- |
| Detached house | € 375,- |
The amount quoted is the whole amount: VAT, property survey and EP-online registration included, with no call-out or travel costs. Detached houses over 150 m² and special properties: price on request.
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Selling or renting out in Delft: what to watch for
If you are going to sell or rent out a home in Delft, a valid energy label is required by law: an estate agent may in principle not offer a property for sale or rent without one. You can read more background in our article on when an energy label is required for sale and rental. Renting out a home or rooms in the student areas around the TU? Then the energy label also counts towards the housing valuation system (WWS) and therefore towards the maximum rent. For that situation, see our page on the energy label for rentals.
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?
I rent out a student property or rooms in the Wippolder. Do I need an energy label?
I have an apartment with an owners association in the Voorhof. Do I need my own label?
What is the fine if I sell or rent out without a valid energy label?
What exactly does an energy label for my home in Delft cost?
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.