Mid-rent (middenhuur) in the Netherlands: the 2026 rules
Since 1 July 2024 mid-rent homes have a maximum rent. Here is how mid-rent works in 2026, who it is for and how to find one.
Team HubSnap · Updated 8 October 2026 · 2 min read
What is mid-rent?
Mid-rent covers homes with 144 to 186 points in the Dutch points system. Since the Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur) took effect on 1 July 2024, new contracts for these homes have a maximum rent. Before that, landlords could ask what they wanted.
Mid-rent limits in 2026
| Segment | Points | Maximum monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| Social rent | up to 143 | €932.93 |
| Mid-rent | 144 to 186 | €1,228.07 |
| Free sector | 187 or more | No maximum |
These amounts apply from 1 January 2026 (source). Calculate a home's points with the Huurcommissie's rent check; see the rent points system.
Is there an income limit for mid-rent?
The Affordable Rent Act caps the rent, not the tenant's income. Municipalities can choose to give middle-income households priority for mid-rent homes. For 2026 the legal limit for a middle income is €70,149 for one person and €93,531 for a household of more than one person (source). Check with your municipality whether such a rule applies.
Landlords also often set their own income requirement. See income requirements for renting.
How to find a mid-rent home
Mid-rent homes are offered by investors, housing corporations and private landlords through sites like Funda, Pararius and agency websites. Supply is tight: according to Pararius's rent report, rental homes keep leaving the market as landlords sell them (source).
- Set up a search with a maximum rent around the mid-rent limit.
- Reply quickly and have your documents ready.
- After signing, use the rent check to confirm the rent matches the points.
Frequently asked questions
Mid-rent covers homes with 144 to 186 points. The maximum rent at 186 points in 2026 is €1,228.07 per month.
The law caps the rent, not your income. Some municipalities give priority to middle incomes; the 2026 legal limit is €70,149 (one person) or €93,531 (more than one person).
The mid-rent maximum applies to new contracts from 1 July 2024.
Calculate the points with the Huurcommissie's rent check. 144 to 186 points means mid-rent.
This guide is general information. Rules can differ per municipality; check with your municipality or the Huurcommissie.