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ARTICLE · 20 JUNE 2025

Amsterdam's New Permit Requirement For Mid-Range Rentals: Key Considerations For Landlords

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Beginning July 1, 2025, the city of Amsterdam will implement a permit requirement for so-called "mid-range" rental properties. This regulatory change is aimed at preserving...

NetherlandsReal Estate and Construction
Marijn Bodelier
Marijn Bodelier
Ingeborg Wind
Ingeborg Wind
Jan Herfkens
Jan Herfkens

Beginning July 1, 2025, the city of Amsterdam will implement a permit requirement for so-called "mid-range" rental properties. This regulatory change is aimed at preserving the availability of affordable rental housing for middle-income residents. For landlords with properties in this segment, the new rules introduce a number of compliance obligations, as well as certain practical challenges that merit careful attention.

Under the new regime, tenants seeking to rent a mid-range property (defined as those with a base rent up to €1,184.82 per month or with between 144 and 186 property valuation points) will need to obtain a housing permit prior to moving in. This permit requirement also applies to certain newly built properties for which the municipality has capped the rent in an agreement with the developer or the terms of the ground lease. The permit will only be issued if the tenant's income at the start of the lease does not exceed €81,633 per year for single

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