The objective of Cécile Neven is twofold: restoring “equity” between the tenants of the public park (where the rent of two thirds of households is now limited as has been said at 20 % of income, whatever the level of energy performance of the building) and thus allow housing companies, SLSP, to have more income to be renovated.
We are talking about € 990 of average annual gain on the energy bill, for a monthly increase in average rent between 29 and 68 €
“Today, the more a renovated housing company, the more it loses money, which discourages it to invest and slows down the energy transition“, Adds Neven.
The calculation of the rent will therefore always integrate household income but also the level of PEB awarded to the house or the apartment.
Thus, an energy colander (level G, the worst) will not be able to generate rent exceeding 20 % basic income. But it will drop to 21 % for level F housing, to 22 % for level E, 23 % for level D, etc., up to 26 % for the perfect PEB, Level A.
“The more efficient accommodation will allow households to reduce their charges, while improving their comfort; We are talking about € 990 of average annual gain on the energy bill, for a monthly increase in average rent between € 29 and € 68 when the accommodation reaches PEB A. In parallel, the sector will benefit from additional revenues“, Summates Cécile Neven.
The new “hot rent” standard comes into force on January 1, 2027. And for those who already occupy efficient housing? Their rent will increase since the ceiling could drop from 20 % of income to potentially 26 %. But the increase will be “smoothed” over 2 years, announces the minister.
