The Municipality of Wassenaar has entered into new performance agreements for 2026–2029 with housing authorities and tenant organizations
On April 7, 2026, the municipality of Wassenaar, together with the Wassenaarsche Bouwstichting, the St. Willibrordus housing association, and the tenant organizations Rozenstein and De Wassenaarsche, signed new performance agreements for the period 2026–2029. With these agreements, the parties involved are taking an important step toward an affordable and future-proof Wassenaar for all residents.
These agreements will further strengthen the partnership between the municipality, housing authorities, and tenant organizations. Together, they are working to ensure an adequate supply of affordable, sustainable, and suitable housing for current and future residents, with a focus on livable neighborhoods and appropriate healthcare facilities.
Ritske Bloemendaal, Alderman , emphasizes the importance of working together: “With these agreements, we are laying a solid foundation for the coming years. It is precisely by working closely together that we can make the decisions needed to address the social challenges in Wassenaar.”
Marc Fischer, managing director of the St. Willibrordus housing association, says:
“We face major challenges in Wassenaar. Through these performance agreements, we are making clear decisions together so that tenants and those looking for housing can continue to count on an affordable, suitable, and safe home in the years to come.”
Clear agreements on four societal challenges
The focus is on increasing the supply of affordable housing, with new construction projects consisting of 30% social housing and 40% mid-range rental or affordable owner-occupied housing. At the same time, efforts are underway to meet the regional construction targets. In the area of sustainability, it has been agreed that by 2028 at the latest, no social housing units will have a poor energy rating. In addition, the municipality and housing corporations are collaborating on the heat transition and reducing CO₂ emissions.
Quality of life is also a key focus. Through monthly meetings and joint neighborhood inspections, stakeholders are working to create clean, safe, and socially inclusive neighborhoods. Issues such as nuisance, housing fraud, and social undermining are addressed in a coordinated manner. Furthermore, the new Housing and Care Vision emphasizes appropriate housing options and improved mobility, particularly for older adults, by strengthening collaboration between care providers, the municipality, and housing authorities.
Isis Desumma, Executive Director of the Wassenaarsche Bouwstichting, explains:
“Wassenaar faces a variety of challenges, such as an aging population, a housing shortage, and poverty. We cannot solve these issues on our own. Through these agreements, we are demonstrating how we will work together to address these issues in the coming years.”
Monitoring and follow-up
Progress on these agreements is monitored annually and adjusted as needed, so that we can respond promptly to new developments.
