Subsidies and Tax Benefits for Landlords in Renovation in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, landlords can benefit from ISDE subsidies for insulation and HR++ glass, or SEEH for solar water heaters under the 70% rule for complex-wide renovations in neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan or Bijlmer. The Rent Increase Act limits pass-through to 70%, but tax depreciation via EIA significantly reduces the net cost. Tenants in Amsterdam must check if subsidies exceed the 70%, which leads to rent reduction via the Rent Tribunal. RVO.nl handles applications; housing associations such as Ymere and De Key receive priority via Woningborg and the Amsterdam Housing Associations. Tax benefits via MIA for sustainable measures reduce corporate income tax, ideal for monumental buildings in the Centrum. Tenants can demand insight into subsidy receipts via FOIA requests or the Amsterdam Tenant Desk. Recent changes in the Ventilation Act (2024) link subsidies to ventilation upgrades, crucial for older homes in Oud-West. The municipality of Amsterdam encourages this via the Sustainable Sustainability Programme, with additional local funds for energy-neutral renovations. Abuse, such as double claiming, leads to clawback and fines by the municipality. Specifically for Amsterdam tenants: consult the City Archives for historical subsidy data and Huurteam Amsterdam for free advice. (212 words)