WOZ-waarde (Property Valuation)
Understanding the Dutch rental term "WOZ-waarde" and what it means for tenants in the Netherlands.
Definition
The official valuation of a property determined annually by the municipality under the Wet Waardering Onroerende Zaken (WOZ). This value is used for multiple purposes including property tax calculations and plays a role in the points system (puntensysteem) that determines the maximum rent for regulated housing.
When You'll Encounter This
You will see WOZ-waarde referenced when checking whether your rent is fair through the puntensysteem, or when reviewing your landlord's municipal tax assessment.
Example
Your apartment has a WOZ-waarde of €250,000. When calculating the points for the puntensysteem, this valuation contributes a specific number of points that help determine the maximum allowable rent.
Practical Tip
You can look up the WOZ-waarde of any address for free at wozwaardeloket.nl. If you believe the valuation is too high and it affects your rent calculation, you can object to the municipality within six weeks of the assessment.
Related Terms
The official Woningwaarderingsstelsel (Housing Valuation System) that assigns points to a rental property based on characteristics such as surface area, number of rooms, energy label, WOZ-waarde, outdoor space, and facilities.
A free tool provided by the Huurcommissie that lets tenants calculate the maximum allowable rent for their property based on the points system.
An independent government body that resolves disputes between tenants and landlords regarding rent prices, service charges, maintenance, and other rental issues.
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