Throughflow from social to private rental sector in Westland

Throughflow encourages tenants in Westland above the social income limit to move to the private sector. The Housing Act and the regional Action Plan Housing Westland promote this through incentives such as temporary rent freezes or moving allowances up to € 5,000. The municipality of Westland coordinates through throughflow programmes, with a focus on shortages in glasshouse horticulture areas such as 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk. If income exceeds € 47,699 (2024), you will receive a proposal from the housing association, such as Vidomes or Welwonen. Refusal may lead to rent increases up to the liberalisation limit (€ 1,163). Judicial review via the Rent Tribunal protects against arbitrariness, with local precedents in Westland where commuters and seasonal workers successfully throughflowed. Advantages of the private sector: greater choice in new construction projects around Monster and Poeldijk, and no income checks. Disadvantages: higher rents without housing benefit, especially due to rising real estate prices in this region. Practice in Westland: 25% successfully throughflow thanks to pilots with horticulture workers. Subsidies for starters in mid-range rental via the Westland Housing Fund assist. Consult the National Housing Agreement and the Westland Housing Vision for updates; hire a local advisor for negotiations with housing associations. (198 words)