Frequently asked questions

The woningwaarderingstelsel (WWS) is the official Dutch point system that decides the maximum rent of a home. Points are given for the surface area, heating, energy label, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor space and the WOZ value.

For independent homes, the maximum base rent is about €932.93 at 143 points (social rent) and about €1,228.07 at 186 points (mid-rent). From 187 points there is no maximum for the starting rent. Mid-rent limits apply to tenancies that started on or after 1 July 2024.

A home with its own front door, kitchen and toilet is "independent". A room where you share the kitchen, bathroom or toilet is "non-independent" and uses a different point table. Rooms always have a legal maximum rent.

To have your starting rent assessed by the Huurcommissie, you usually need to apply within 6 months of the start of your contract. With a temporary contract, you can still apply up to 6 months after it ends.

The free calculator costs nothing and needs no account. The full report costs €19, once: it reads your contract, shows the calculation per category, and includes a letter to your landlord in Dutch and English and a Huurcommissie guide.

We send your contract to Claude, an AI model by Anthropic, which reads the base rent, service costs and surface area. Together with the details you enter (such as the WOZ value and energy label) we calculate the points with the official 2026 rules.

The calculation follows the law and matches the Huurcommissie's own checker on the homes we tested. Kitchen and bathroom fittings are grouped into simple categories, so a detailed inspection can differ by a few points. Treat the result as a strong estimate.

No. Only the Huurcommissie or a court can make a binding decision about your rent. The report shows you whether it is worth acting and how.

We use your contract only to prepare your report, and delete the file automatically 30 days later. We do not sell your data. You can delete your report yourself at any time with the button at the bottom of it. See the privacy policy for details.

Yes. If the report finds your rent is not above the legal maximum, we refund you in full automatically, without you asking. We also refund you if we could not produce your report or it contains a clear calculation error: email support@checkmyrent.nl with your report number.