Determination of WWS Points for Maximum Rent in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the WWS maximum rent is calculated using the national point system from the Besluit puntensystemen huurprijzen, but with specific urban emphases. Points are awarded based on characteristics such as floor area (up to 120 m²), kitchen facilities, bathroom, central heating, energy label, and monument status – crucial in a city full of national monuments such as in the Canal Belt. A property with 145 points or fewer falls under social rent (max. €300 gross), ideal for Amsterdam residents in the social sector. Between 146-216 points, the liberalisation threshold applies (up to €879.66), but in Amsterdam, high market pressure and municipal regulation often push rents downward. Landlords must correctly determine points; errors frequently lead to disputes with the Huurcommissie or the Woonbedrijf Amsterdam. Tenants can calculate points using the Rijksoverheid calculation tool or the Amsterdam Huurcheck tool. For new builds in neighbourhoods such as IJburg or renovations in the Pijp, points are reassessed. The municipality of Amsterdam adapts the system regionally with additional point deductions for overheating on the local market, such as in the Huisvestingsverordening. Example: a one-room apartment in De Baarsjes with basic facilities scores approximately 80 points, with rent up to €250 – a bargain in this popular neighbourhood. Incorrect point allocation is a pitfall due to the city-specific housing shortage. Consult the Huurcommissie or the Loket Betaalbare Huur for binding advice. This system promotes transparency and fairness on the tight Amsterdam rental market. (248 words)