Subsidies and Tax Benefits for Landlords in Renovation Projects in Tilburg

In Tilburg, landlords can benefit from ISDE subsidies for insulation and HR++ glass, or SEEH for solar water heaters in large-scale renovations in neighbourhoods such as the Reeshof or Het Zand, especially through local initiatives by the municipality of Tilburg. The Rent Increase Act limits pass-through to 70%, but tax depreciation via EIA significantly reduces net costs. Tenants in Tilburg social housing managed by Ymere or WonenBreburg must check whether subsidies exceed the 70% threshold, which entitles them to rent reduction. Applications are processed via RVO.nl, with priority for Tilburg housing associations due to Woningborg certification and municipal incentive funds. Tax benefits via MIA for sustainable measures, such as facade insulation in older Tilburg neighbourhoods, reduce corporate income tax. Tenants can demand insight into subsidy receipts from the municipality of Tilburg via WOOB requests (formerly Wob requests, now Open Government Act). Recent changes in the Ventilation Act (2024) link subsidies to ventilation upgrades, crucial for Tilburg's humid climate. The municipality of Tilburg offers additional local subsidies for energy-neutral renovations in districts such as Tilburg West. Abuse, such as double claiming, leads to clawback by RVO and fines from the municipality. Consult Tilburg.nl for neighbourhood-specific regulations. (212 words)