Social Housing and Middle-Segment Policy Leiderdorp 2025 – Affordable Housing Regulations
The Beleidsregel sociale woningbouw en middensegment Leiderdorp 2025 is a municipal ordinance issued by the Burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Leiderdorp. Valid from April 24, 2025, this regulatory framework is established under the authority of the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) and specifically adheres to article 5.161c of the Besluit kwaliteit leefomgeving (Bkl). It sets the requirements for housing categories in new developments to ensure a contribution to an affordable housing market within the municipality.
The policy applies to all housing construction projects within the territory of Leiderdorp, including new builds, redevelopments, and the transformation of existing structures such as office-to-residential conversions. It defines specific price thresholds, retention periods, and mandatory percentage allocations for social rental housing and the middle segment. The document is structured into chapters covering mandatory conditions, buyout provisions (afkoopregeling), stimulation subsidies, and implementation protocols. Key definitions include Gebruiksoppervlakte (GBO) according to NEN 2580 and various categories of affordable ownership and rental units.
This document serves as the regulatory basis for developers and initiators to determine their obligations regarding affordable housing shares in projects starting from four dwellings. It also outlines the financial mechanisms for non-compliance via buyout fees and the availability of subsidies for projects exceeding the mandatory social housing quotas.
Housing Category Definitions and Thresholds
The policy distinguishes between various segments based on rental prices, purchase prices, and quality points. These definitions are subject to annual indexation based on CBS consumer price indices or national government adjustments.
- Middeldure huurwoning: Rental housing with a maximum of 186 points, capped at a monthly rent of €1,157.95 (July 2024 price level), with a minimum retention period of 20 years.
- Sociale huurwoning: Rental housing as defined in the Bkl, with a mandatory retention period of at least 30 years after first occupation.
- Sociale koopwoning: Owner-occupied housing with a maximum price (vrij-op-naam) of €220,000 (2024 level) and a 10-year retention requirement.
- Goedkope koop: Owner-occupied housing priced up to €280,000 (2024 level) with a 10-year retention requirement.
- Betaalbare koop: Owner-occupied housing priced up to €390,000 (2024 level) with a 10-year retention requirement.
Mandatory Project Allocations
Article 2 and 3 establish the mandatory distribution of housing types for projects consisting of four or more dwellings. These obligations are typically secured through an anterieure overeenkomst (anterior agreement).
- Social Rental (35%): Projects with 4+ units must include a minimum of 35% social rental housing.
- Middle Segment (30%): A minimum of 30% of the units must be in the middle segment, which includes middle-market rent, social sale, cheap sale, or affordable sale.
- Small Scale Exception: For developments of 4 to 11 units, developers may request to provide 35% social sale housing instead of social rental units, subject to college approval.
Buyout Provisions (Afkoopregeling)
In specific cases, particularly for smaller projects, the municipality may allow developers to buy out their social housing or middle-segment obligations. This is regulated under Article 7.
- Eligibility: Buyout is generally only considered for projects with fewer than 12 units. Projects with 12 or more units are generally prohibited from buying out affordable housing obligations.
- Fee Calculation: The buyout fee is set at €139.00 per cubic meter (m³) of the unrealized mandatory volume (2024 price level).
- Indexation: The buyout amount is indexed annually on January 1st based on CBS average sales prices for existing homes.
Ownership and Housing Corporations
Developers are required to make demonstrable efforts to reach an agreement with a housing corporation (woningcorporatie) for the realization and management of social rental units. According to Article 5, the social housing must be transferred to a corporation upon completion.
- Rijnhart Wonen: Cited as a primary partner for the social sector in Leiderdorp.
- Distribution System: Landlords with 10 or more social housing units must offer them through the regional housing distribution system of Holland Rijnland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum project size that triggers the affordable housing policy in Leiderdorp?
The policy applies to all housing construction projects, including new builds and transformations, consisting of four or more dwellings.
What are the mandatory percentages for social and middle-market housing?
Developments must include a minimum of 35% social rental housing and 30% middle-segment housing.
What is the maximum purchase price for a 'sociale koopwoning' in 2024?
The maximum price for a social owner-occupied home is €220,000 (vrij-op-naam), based on 2024 price levels.
How long must social rental properties remain in that category?
Social rental units must have a guaranteed retention period of at least 30 years after their first occupation.
Can a developer buy out the requirement to build social housing?
Buyout is possible for projects under 12 units at a rate of €139 per m³, but for projects of 12 units or more, buyout is generally not permitted.
What is the rent limit for 'middeldure huur' in Leiderdorp?
The limit is based on a maximum of 186 points, which corresponds to a monthly rent of €1,157.95 (at the 1-7-2024 price level).
Where are the buyout fees stored and used?
Buyout fees are deposited into the reserve Bouw- en grondexploitatie (equalization fund) and are earmarked for stimulating additional social housing elsewhere.
Are there subsidies available for social housing?
Yes, a stimulation subsidy of €139 per m³ can be requested for each social rental unit realized above the mandatory 35% threshold, subject to specific conditions.
