Points System in Social Housing Tilburg: Alternative to Liberalisation

The points system determines the maximum rent price for social housing in Tilburg below the liberalisation threshold. Each property receives points based on 14 factors: floor area (1 pt/0.5m²), energy index, neighbourhood status such as in Reeshof or Oud-Zuid, WOZ value and more. Maximum 145 points = €759.17 (2024). The Rent Tribunal calculates the applicable rent and adjusts in case of exceedance for Tilburg housing association properties. Housing Act Annex II regulates this; annual update per 1 July. Example: a 70m² property in the Tilburg vinex district Reeshof scores 110 points, max. rent €590. Landlords such as WonenBreburg add service charges (max. €4/m²). Tenants in Tilburg can claim back overpaid bare rent via the procedure (€25 costs). Digitalisation via Huurpunt.nl accelerates checks for local residents. Politics: discussed in Tilburg coalition agreements to abolish points system for more flexibility in new-build projects around the station. Advantages: transparency and affordability in tight market. Disadvantages: brake on expansion of social housing in growing city. Recent ruling Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch (2024): fictitious points for luxury finishes in Tilburg apartments. Tenants with >5 years occupancy in the municipality receive 5% bonus. This system contrasts with the private sector in districts like Het Zand and protects against usurious rents. Learn to calculate points for your Tilburg property via the housing association app. (218 words)