Rent indexation in the Netherlands
Enter the rent, the date the lease was signed and the date it took effect: the calculator looks up the official index values and gives the new rent, with the full calculation.
Consumentenprijsindex (CPI) — Latest published index: 104.36 (August 2026).
The rules in the Netherlands
- When
- Once a year, usually on 1 July.
- Index
- Consumer price index (CBS), published monthly.
- Calculation
- Increase applied to the current rent.
- Limits
- The yearly increase is capped by law, depending on the dwelling’s sector (social, mid-rent, free): check the year’s percentage.
Frequently asked questions
When can rent be indexed in the Netherlands?
Once a year, usually on 1 July.
Which index is used in the Netherlands?
Consumer price index (CBS), published monthly.
How is the indexed rent calculated?
Increase applied to the current rent.
What limits the indexation?
The yearly increase is capped by law, depending on the dwelling’s sector (social, mid-rent, free): check the year’s percentage.
An indicative calculation using the official index values. It is not legal advice: check the indexation clause of your lease before sending the request to your tenant.
Every lease indexed on time, no maths
StoffRent reminds you at each anniversary, works out the new rent and drafts the letter to your tenant.