Determination of WWS Points for Maximum Rent in Utrecht

The WWS maximum rent in Utrecht is calculated via the point system from the Decree on Point Systems for Rent Prices. Points are based on characteristics such as surface area (up to 120 m²), kitchen, bathroom, central heating, energy label and monument status. In Utrecht, with its tight rental market and high demand for homes in neighbourhoods such as Kanaleneiland and Lombok, this system is crucial. A property with 145 points or fewer qualifies for social rent (max. €300 gross monthly rent). Between 146 and 216 points, the liberalisation threshold applies (up to €879.66). Landlords in Utrecht must accurately determine the number of points; errors often lead to disputes at the Rent Tribunal. Tenants can calculate points using the online calculator of the central government. For new construction projects such as Merwede or renovations in historic buildings around the Dom, points are reassessed. The municipality of Utrecht makes regional adjustments based on local market conditions, such as the high rents in the city centre. Example: a studio in Overvecht with basic facilities scores around 80 points, with rent up to €250. Incorrect point allocation is a pitfall, especially for older Utrecht terraced houses. The Rent Tribunal in Utrecht provides binding advice and mediation. This ensures transparency on the overheated Utrecht rental market, where social rent is scarce. (218 words)