Housing Swap Scheme for Social Housing Tenants in Delft

Housing swap offers tenants of social housing in Delft the opportunity to exchange without a new permit, provided both homes are suitable according to the local Housing Allocation Ordinance. According to the Housing Act (article 2.27), housing associations such as Vestia and Pré Wonen must facilitate swaps via platforms like Woningruil.nl and the Delft Housing Swap Portal. Criteria: equivalent rent price, no rent arrears, and approval from the municipality of Delft. Benefits: shorter waiting time on the Delft waiting list of over 5,000 households and retention of senior status. In 2023, swaps facilitated approximately 250 exchanges in the Delft region. Register with your housing association with motivation, such as family expansion, proximity to TU Delft, or care facilities in the neighborhood. Negotiate directly with the swap partner about transfer of furnishings or adaptations. Note: in case of unequal property value, such as between a family home in Buitenhof and an apartment in the city center, a financial settlement may be required via a notary. Avoid legal pitfalls? Have a standard contract from the Rent Tribunal reviewed. The municipality of Delft actively promotes swapping via delft.nl/woningruil to promote turnover in neighborhoods such as the Hoven and Tanthof, in line with the local housing policy for 2024-2028. This way, you creatively solve your housing problem in Delft without years-long waiting lists. (218 words)