What Woonwenz does

Woonwenz is a Dutch housing corporation (woningcorporatie) headquartered in Venlo-Blerick, Netherlands, and the largest provider of social and affordable rental housing in the Venlo region. The firm owns and manages approximately 8,500 residential homes and over 1,500 additional real estate objects, including student rooms, Fokus accessibility housing, parking spaces, garages, storage units, and commercial spaces, distributed across three municipalities: Venlo, Horst aan de Maas, and Beesel in the Limburg province. Founded in 1907, Woonwenz operates under the Dutch social housing regulatory framework, which governs rent levels, allocation procedures (including urgency/priority allocations and passend toewijzen), and tenant eligibility.

The company's core product is regulated residential rental housing, supplemented by ancillary services such as solar panel rental (Zonnepanelen huren), energy-saving advisory, neighborhood livability programs, repair and maintenance services, and senior relocation support. Digital infrastructure consists of the 'Mijn Woonwenz' customer portal (currently being rebuilt, with a new tenant app targeted for July 2026) and integration with the regional Thuis in Limburg listing platform for housing applications. Distribution combines self-service digital channels with physical community outreach, including walk-in consultation hours in multiple neighborhoods, alongside phone, email, WhatsApp, and chat support.

Woonwenz generates revenue through recurring rental income from its housing and commercial property portfolio. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set within the Dutch social housing regulatory framework, including points-based rent determination, income-based allocation rules, and housing benefit eligibility. The customer base spans working individuals, families, seniors, students, and residents requiring accessible housing, distributed across thousands of households. Partnerships with Gemeente Venlo, Buurtkracht Venlo, Thuis in Limburg, police/BOA enforcement, and vacancy managers support neighborhood management, allocation, and temporary housing provision.

Name

Woonwenz

Legal name

Woonwenz

Website

https://woonwenz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Woonwenz is the largest Dutch social housing corporation in the Venlo region, owning and managing approximately 8,500 affordable rental homes plus 1,500+ other real estate objects across three Limburg municipalities. It serves tenants across general public, students, seniors, and accessibility-housing segments under regulated Dutch social housing rules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Social housing management
• Affordable rental housing
• Housing corporation services
• Residential property management
• Accessible housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental income from housing: Woonwenz generates revenue through renting out approximately 8,500 homes and over 1,500 other real estate objects (including student rooms, parking spaces, storage units, and business spaces) to tenants in the Venlo region. The housing corporation operates under social housing regulations, which influence rental pricing structures.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woonwenz is a Dutch housing corporation that develops, manages, and rents affordable social housing across the Venlo region in Limburg, Netherlands. The portfolio of approximately 8,500 homes plus around 1,500 other real estate objects includes general rental homes, student rooms, accessible (Fokus) housing for people with disabilities, temporary housing, commercial spaces, and parking/storage. The organization also invests in neighborhood quality, livability programs, sustainability (including solar panel rental), and resident engagement.

Product overview

Woonwenz is a regional housing corporation (woningcorporatie) that operates as a property management platform for affordable rental housing. The company's core product portfolio consists of residential property rental services, including approximately 8,200 homes across multiple municipalities (Venlo, Horst aan de Maas, and Beesel). Their digital offerings include 'Mijn Woonwenz', a customer portal for tenant self-service (currently being rebuilt), and integration with 'Thuis in Limburg', an external housing platform where available properties are listed and tenants can apply. The company manages diverse housing types including student rooms, senior housing, adapted homes for people with disabilities, and temporary rental options, alongside parking spaces, garages, and approximately 2,150 other real estate objects.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable rental housing (Huurwoningen)
• Student housing (Studentenkamers) Renting of student rooms (studentenkamers) at affordable conditions in the Venlo region for students enrolled in regional education programs.
• Fokus accessible housing (Fokuswoningen) Renting of specially adapted homes combined with on-call support services for tenants with physical disabilities or significant mobility impairments in the Venlo region.
• Temporary housing (Tijdelijk huren) Short-term rental housing for tenants needing temporary accommodation in the Venlo region, for example during transition periods.
• Commercial spaces (Bedrijfsruimten) Renting of commercial spaces (bedrijfsruimten) located within or near Woonwenz residential properties to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Venlo region.
• Parking spaces and storage units (Parkeerplekken en bergingen) Renting of parking spaces (parkeerplekken) and storage units (bergingen) to tenants and local residents in the Venlo region.
• Hospitaverhuur (live-in rental) Renting out a room in a private home (hospitaverhuur), where the tenant lives with the homeowner under a regulated agreement, typically aimed at reducing loneliness and providing affordable housing.
• Wonen op Proef (trial living) A trial living arrangement that allows prospective tenants to rent a Woonwenz home on a temporary basis to test whether the home and neighborhood suit them before entering a longer-term contract.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thuis in LimburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThuis in Limburg is the regional housing allocation platform that Woonwenz uses for listing available rental properties and processing housing applications. Prospective tenants must register on this platform to view and apply for Woonwenz properties.
• Leegstandsbeheerders (Vacancy managers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoonwenz collaborates with vacancy management companies to provide temporary housing in buildings whose future is under review. This partnership helps address urgent housing needs while longer-term property decisions are made.
• Buurtkracht VenlocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuurtkracht Venlo is a community organization that partners with Woonwenz during neighborhood walk-in consultations (spreekuren) to provide coordinated community support services alongside housing assistance.
• Gemeente Venlo (Municipality of Venlo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Venlo partners with Woonwenz on neighborhood development projects and community outreach programs, including joint neighborhood consultation hours and housing development initiatives.
• Politie/BOA (Police/Local Enforcement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice and local enforcement officers participate in Woonwenz neighborhood consultation sessions to address safety and livability concerns in housing areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Portaal: Dutch woningcorporatie operating across multiple municipalities in central Netherlands. Comparable operating model focused on affordable rental housing, tenant services, and renovation/development of social stock.
• Wonen Limburg: Large Dutch woningcorporatie operating in the same Limburg province as Woonwenz. Directly comparable as a regional social housing landlord managing thousands of rental homes under the same Dutch regulatory framework.
• Mitros: Utrecht-based woningcorporatie with a portfolio of thousands of social rental homes. Directly comparable as a mid-sized Dutch housing association operating under identical national social housing regulation.
• WonenBreburg: Housing corporation serving the Breda/Tilburg region with tens of thousands of homes. Comparable portfolio scale, new-build development program, and regulated rental focus similar to Woonwenz.
• Woonstad Rotterdam: Major Dutch woningcorporatie managing a comparable rental housing portfolio in Rotterdam. Same regulated social housing model, similar size band, offering directly comparable landlord and property-management services.

Broad incumbents

• De Alliantie: Large Dutch housing corporation operating across multiple regions. Comparable as a social housing landlord with development and renovation activities, though at a much larger national scale than Woonwenz.
• Eigen Haard: Major Amsterdam-area woningcorporatie with tens of thousands of rental units. Comparable regulated social landlord model and tenant-service orientation, though much larger than Woonwenz.
• Ymere: One of the largest Dutch woningcorporaties, operating a much broader multi-region portfolio. Comparable social housing operating model and regulatory framework, but significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Woonwenz.

Regional players

• BrabantWonen: North Brabant-based woningcorporatie with a multi-thousand-unit portfolio. Operates an essentially identical social-housing model to Woonwenz but in an adjacent Dutch province rather than competing directly in Limburg.
• Volkshuisvesting Arnhem: Regional Dutch woningcorporatie providing affordable rental housing in the Arnhem area. Comparable in operating model and regulatory regime, but serving a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Woonwenz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woonwenz

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Investors

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Investments

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