Housing Authority Newsletter, March 2026

Consultations

The next walk-in consultation hour with our housing counselors will take place on April 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (at De Man). You can find the other dates on our website , voorneaanzee.nl/contact-woonbedrijf.

Welcome to our team:

Maarten Luijendijk

Supervisor Dick Witte is retiring. That’s why we’ll be saying goodbye to him in April. His departure has created a vacancy on the Woonbedrijf team.

We are pleased to introduce Maarten Luijendijk. He joined our team on January 2. You may see Maarten around the neighborhood soon.

We wish Maarten all the best with Team Woonbedrijf. We thank Dick for the wonderful collaboration and wish him the best of luck in this new phase of his life.

Projects

Redevelopment of the Brielle City Hall

We are currently working on the final (definitive) design. This is necessary to apply for an environmental permit. We expect to begin construction around the end of 2026. This will take place as soon as the environmental permit is granted.

The municipal council of Voorne aan Zee decided to make additional funds available for the renovation of the former municipal office in Brielle.

The renovation will cost up to 13.26 million euros. This amount is needed to cover the plan, the renovation, parking facilities, and sustainable energy systems. The plan is in line with the provincial policy on public housing.

The city council also adopted the TAM environmental plan. You can view the draft at: omgevingswet.overheid.nl/regels-op-de-Map (search for “Slagveld 36 Brielle”). As a result of this plan, the environmental plan for Slagveld 36 in Brielle has been amended. The zoning designation for the city office is changing from “Community” to “Residential.”

You can find more information on the website: voorneaanzee.nl/herontwikkeling-stadskantoor-van-brielle-0.

Floor and Cavity Wall Insulation

Het Woonbedrijf strives to ensure that tenants enjoy comfortable and energy-efficient living. That is why we are constantly looking for ways to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of our homes. An important step in this process is installing wall and/or floor insulation. Woonbedrijf is having insulation installed in more than 700 rental units in Brielle, Oostvoorne, Rockanje, and Tinte that are not yet insulated or are not fully insulated.

There have recently been news reports about potential health risks associated with insulating homes using UF foam. UF foam can cause symptoms such as coughing or respiratory irritation. We do not use UF foam (urea-formaldehyde foam) for insulation. We are also not using this foam in our current insulation project. De Isolatiespecialist.nl operates in full compliance with all certification guidelines. All the foam they install for customers is safe.

The Ruy

Construction of the De Ruy apartment complex will begin later than planned. The units will not be listed on Woonnet Rijnmond in March, as we had previously hoped. Applications for the units are expected to open in September 2026.

Interested?

We will provide more information later on how to apply for these apartments. Are you interested? Health that you are registered with Woonnet Rijnmond. Priority will be given to residents of Oostvoorne. Do you have any questions? You can call Woonbedrijf at 14 0181 (Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.). You can also email huurzakenwoonbedrijf@voorneaanzee.nl. Registration for the homes on the Ruy is not yet possible at this time.

Keep an eye on our website: voorneaanzee.nl/project-de-ruy.

You can also sign up for Bouwbedrijf Schrijver’s (digital) newsletters. To do so, please send your email address to deruy@bouwbedrijfschrijver.nl.

Voorne aan Zee Tenants Association

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, four new board members were appointed to the board of the “ Voorne aan Zee ” Tenants’ Association during the members’ meeting. The new board aims to revitalize the association and increase its membership. By making greater use of digital tools, the association can stay in touch with tenants more quickly. The digital tenant platform “Lasso” allows tenants and board members to find information quickly. They can read news updates, ask questions, and report issues there. In the coming months, the Tenants’ Association will introduce this platform and a website to its members.

The Tenants' Association is still looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic treasurer and a member of the audit committee. If you are interested or would like more information, please send an email to info@hvvoorneaanzee.nl.

The new chairperson and board members would like to introduce themselves to you:

Insurance

Even if you rent, it's important to have adequate insurance. Consider, for example, home contents insurance, liability insurance, and rent guarantee insurance.

If you rent a home, you do not need to purchase building insurance. That insurance covers the building itself. The term “building” refers to the home you rent from us and everything that belongs to it and is attached to it, such as the roof, downspouts, gutters, window frames, doors, stucco, and tiles.

Other types of insurance may be important, however. With home contents insurance, you can insure all the items you have placed in the home yourself or installed there yourself. This includes your furniture, curtains, and carpeting, as well as valuable possessions such as jewelry, a television, and a computer. Wallpaper, paintwork, and any modifications you made to the home yourself are also considered part of the home contents.

If your belongings are damaged due to a leak, storm, or fire, this is called consequential damage. Home contents insurance covers the costs of repair or replacement. If you’re not insured, you’ll unfortunately have to pay these costs yourself.

Liability insurance covers damage that you, your family members, or your pets accidentally cause to others. This insurance ensures that you do not have to pay for the damage yourself. Sometimes you may be held liable even if it is not your fault. An example is a leak in your home that causes damage to your neighbors’ property. Damage caused by your children may also be covered under this insurance.

Rent guarantee insurance, also known as housing cost insurance, helps you in unexpected situations. If you temporarily have no income due to unemployment, illness, or disability, this insurance ensures that you can continue to pay your rent. The insurer will then pay out a sum so you can continue living in your rental home. This insurance isn’t necessary for everyone. For example, if you have enough savings or can easily stay with family.

It’s a good idea to check which insurance policies you do or don’t have. The insurance policies mentioned above aren’t required, but they can save you a lot of money if something happens—all for a relatively low premium. It’s therefore a good idea to consider taking out a few insurance policies. Woonbedrijf recommends that you at least take out a contents insurance policy if you don’t already have one.

Report any changes to Woonbedrijf

Has something changed in your situation? Please let us know so we can update our system. It’s important that the personal information we have about you is complete and accurate. This includes changes to your email address or phone number, as well as changes to your living situation. For example, you may have gotten married or entered into a registered partnership. Changes are not automatically forwarded by the municipality to Team Woonbedrijf. This is not permitted under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This law protects your privacy. You can report the changes by email to huurzakenwoonbedrijf@voorneaanzee.nl.

Reporting a Death

When someone passes away, there are many arrangements to be made. Usually, the funeral director files the death certificate. If you’d like to do this yourself do? , you must do so at the municipality where the person passed away. The death must be reported no later than the sixth business day after the death. After the death is registered, the municipality notifies various agencies, such as: the Tax and Customs Administration, the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV), the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) (AOW/ANW), the Vehicle Registration Authority (RDW), pension funds, and health insurers. Next of kin must notify other organizations themselves, such as: employers, banks, the housing association, insurance companies, clubs and associations, and service providers.

The Voorne aan Zee Housing Authority is part of the municipality. However, the Housing Authority does not automatically receive notification of a death. This is not permitted under the privacy rules of the GDPR. Therefore, the next of kin must inform the Housing Authority themselves in the event of a death.

Rent Increase Effective July 1, 2026

Woonbedrijf is allowed to increase the rent on public housing units each year. Every year, the government determines by how much rents may increase. Is your rent going up? If so, you will be notified by Woonbedrijf. You will receive the letter before May 1, 2026—at least two months before your rent increases.

It's spring!

It’s a great time to get started in the garden. A neat garden is a pleasure for you and your neighborhood. A well-maintained garden gives your home and the neighborhood a pleasant appearance and serves as a great calling card. Will you make sure your garden is tidy this spring and summer?

We’ve already had a few beautiful, sunny days. The days are getting longer. People are doing a lot of home improvement projects, bringing out the barbecue, and spending more time outdoors—often with music playing in the background. That’s fun, but please be considerate of others. For example, if you’re throwing a party, let your neighbors know. That way, you can avoid any annoyances.