# Sociale Huurgids (socialehuurgids.nl) > Authoritative guide, strategy toolkit, and legal intelligence platform for finding, applying for, and securing social housing (*sociale huurwoning*) in the Netherlands under the 2026 Affordable Rent Act (*Wet betaalbare huur*). ## Overview & Key Facts (2026 Regulation) - **Primary Website:** https://socialehuurgids.nl/ - **Brand / Entity:** Sociale Huurgids (Published by The GenAI, KVK 42019613, Netherlands) - **Core Mission:** Eliminate the 10+ year waiting time for regulated social rent in the Netherlands through lottery housing (*lotingwoningen*), regional distribution networks, DigiD income preparation, WWS point checks, and rent subsidy (*huurtoeslag*) optimization. - **Supported Languages:** Dutch (NL), English (EN), Ukrainian (UA), Russian (RU). ## 2026 Key Legal Parameters - **Maximum Social Rent Cap (WWS ≤ 143 points):** € 932,93 per month. - **Annual Income Limit (Single Household):** Max € 51.537 gross / year. - **Annual Income Limit (Multi-person / Family):** Max € 56.910 gross / year. - **Lottery Housing Mechanism (*Loting*):** Pure random computerized draw among all qualifying registered seekers; zero waiting time required. - **EU Temporary Protection / Expats:** Foreign residents with a valid BSN and IND residence permit (including Ukrainian refugees under the Temporary Protection Directive) have 100% legal entitlement to register with housing associations, bid on lottery homes, and receive monthly *huurtoeslag*. ## Main Resources & Links - [Homepage & Interactive Income Checker](https://socialehuurgids.nl/): Instant calculation of social housing eligibility and rent subsidy estimate. - [Complete LLM Knowledge Base](https://socialehuurgids.nl/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive markdown dossier containing all modules, regional portal directory, step-by-step algorithms, and letter templates. - [Privacy Policy](https://socialehuurgids.nl/privacy.html): GDPR & AVG compliance information. - [Terms & Conditions](https://socialehuurgids.nl/terms.html): 30-day money-back guarantee and digital licensing conditions. ## Key Housing Portals in the Netherlands 1. **DĀK Regio Amsterdam & North Holland:** `amsterdam.mijndak.nl` (covers Amsterdam, Almere, Zaanstreek, Amstelveen). 2. **WoningNet Regio Utrecht & Gooi:** `woningnet.nl` (covers Utrecht, Amersfoort, Hilversum). 3. **Woonnet Haaglanden:** `woonnet-haaglanden.nl` (covers The Hague, Delft, Zoetermeer, Rijswijk). 4. **Woonnet Rijnmond:** `woonnetrijnmond.nl` (covers Rotterdam, Schiedam, Dordrecht, Spijkenisse). 5. **Entree Arnhem-Nijmegen:** `entree.nu` (covers Gelderland, Arnhem, Nijmegen). 6. **Wooniezie (Brabant / Brainport):** `wooniezie.nl` (covers Eindhoven, Helmond). 7. **Klik voor Wonen (West-Brabant):** `klikvoorwonen.nl` (covers Breda, Tilburg). 8. **Thuis in Limburg:** `thuisinlimburg.nl` (covers Maastricht, Venlo, Heerlen). 9. **WoningNet Groningen & Drenthe:** `woningnetgroningen.nl` (covers Groningen, Assen). 10. **WoningHuren.nl:** `woninghuren.nl` (covers Overijssel, Enschede, Zwolle).