Social housing tenants in Leiden may receive a maximum rent increase of 3.3% in 2024, or slightly higher with inflation adjustment, but always aligned with income. Housing associations such as Haag Wonen and DUWO, active in Leiden, must verify the individual income before applying an increase above the liberalisation threshold. File an objection within 6 weeks after the notification with the Rent Committee in Leiden.
Under appropriate allocation in the Leiden social housing sector, the increase must not jeopardise affordability, especially given the high demand for affordable housing around the university and the station district. The inflation clause is limited to cabinet decisions and local agreements with the municipality of Leiden. Successful objections result in a recalculation of the rent. This protects low incomes, such as students and starters in Leiden, against sharp price increases in a tight rental market.