Subsidies for landlords

If you rent out one or more homes, the energy label has direct consequences for the rental price and for the subsidies you can claim. A good starting position begins with a current, correct label and a clear picture of the points count. Below you can read how the label, rental price and schemes are connected.

Energy label and the rental price

Since the Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur), which took effect on 1 July 2024, the energy label counts towards the housing valuation system (WWS). A better label can earn points, while a poor label can actually cost points. For landlords, the points count partly determines the maximum rent you are allowed to charge.

The difference can be especially large for the lower labels: points are deducted for homes with label E, F or G. Making a home more sustainable therefore has a double effect: you lower the energy costs for the tenant and at the same time raise the points count, and with it the room in the rental price.

Schemes for making homes more sustainable

Several national schemes exist for making rental homes more sustainable. The conditions and budgets change regularly, so always check the current situation with RVO:

• SVOH: the subsidy scheme for landlords, covering insulation, (hybrid) heat pumps and maintenance. The ISDE only applies to the home you live in yourself.
• Subsidy on the tailored advice for landlords: for 1 to 4 homes 75% of the costs (max €400), for 5 to 8 homes 75% (max €800), for more homes 75% with a maximum of €880 plus €80 for each additional home from the ninth, up to an absolute maximum of €2,560.
• Schemes aimed at landlords and housing corporations for large-scale sustainability improvements.
• Municipal and provincial schemes that can differ by region.
• Tax options and financing forms for energy-saving investments.

What to watch out for in an application

With subsidies, the catch is often in the conditions. So pay attention to a number of recurring points:

• Usually apply for the subsidy before you place an order or have measures carried out.
• Often carry out at least two measures at the same time to qualify for the higher contribution.
• Keep invoices, photos and technical specifications as evidence for the application.
• Make sure the energy label is current; outdated labels are not always accepted.

Start with insight

Most schemes require a valid energy label or a substantiated calculation beforehand. With a current label and a sustainability recommendation, you know which measures are eligible for subsidy and what they deliver for the label and rental price.

This way you avoid investing in measures that do not qualify or that earn few points. You start with facts instead of assumptions, and that pays off both in the subsidy and in the return on your home.

How EP-CHECK helps landlords

EP-CHECK provides the energy label, the WWS points count and a concrete sustainability recommendation under one roof. In a single inspection, you get a clear picture of where your home stands now, which measures deliver the most points and the lowest energy costs, and which subsidies go with them. This way you make well-founded choices for your entire portfolio, whether it concerns one home or dozens.