Throughflow from social to private rental sector in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, throughflow is stimulated for tenants above the social income limit to move to the private sector, in order to free up scarce social housing for starters. The Housing Act and the Amsterdam Housing Action Plan 2.0 promote this with incentives such as a rent freeze of up to 2 years or relocation allowances up to € 6,000 via the Throughflow Fund. The municipality of Amsterdam coordinates via neighbourhood-based throughflow programmes in areas such as Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. If your income exceeds € 47,699 (2024), you will receive a proposal from the housing association such as Ymere or De Key. Refusal may lead to rent increases up to the liberalisation limit (€ 1,163). Judicial review via the Rent Tribunal protects against arbitrariness, with additional attention to Amsterdam's policy against nuisance. Advantages of the private sector: broader choice in popular neighbourhoods such as De Pijp and no annual income checks. Disadvantages: higher rents without housing benefit, averaging € 1,800 in Amsterdam. Practice in Amsterdam: 25% successfully throughflows thanks to pilots with estate agents. Subsidies for starters in mid-range rental via the Housing Construction Impulse programme assist. Consult the National Housing Agreement and the Amsterdam Housing Memorandum for updates; hire a local advisor for negotiations with housing associations. (218 words)