De Woningraat
De Woningraat is a Dutch social housing corporation managing approximately 2,000 rental homes in the Lopik and Oudewater municipalities, providing affordable housing, senior downsizing schemes, and integrated care housing to local residents.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersOudewater, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What De Woningraat does
De Woningraat is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) operating under the Woningwet, managing approximately 2,000 rental homes across the municipalities of Lopik and Oudewater in the Het Groene Hart region of the Netherlands. Formed in 2017 through a merger of three predecessor housing associations (Woningbouwvereniging Oudewater, Woningbouwvereniging Goed Wonen, and Woningbouwvereniging Lopik), the corporation provides affordable rental housing to a mix of low-to-moderate income households, seniors, and individuals with care needs. The portfolio spans family homes, apartments, and specialized senior and care housing, including 25 care units integrated with partner De Wulverhorst at the recently delivered Schuylenburcht development.
The company's core products are social rental housing units allocated exclusively through the WoningNet regio Utrecht (DAK) platform, supplemented by the Mijn De Woningraat tenant self-service portal (built on standard DigiD authentication and MijnOverheid integration for digital identity and income verification). Additional services include the Van Groot naar Beter downsizing scheme for seniors, solar panel installation via Stichting Wocozon, and limited property sales of former rental units through Groene Hart Huizen makelaars. No proprietary technology platforms are described; the technology stack comprises standard Dutch government digital infrastructure and a 24/7 web portal for repair requests, rent payments, and tenant communications.
Revenue is generated almost entirely from monthly rental income on the social housing portfolio (~2,000 units at social rents ranging from €650 to €880/month for newer units), with annual rent adjustments on 1 July and government-linked huurtoeslag (housing benefit) flowing through the system. A secondary one-time revenue stream comes from sporadic property sales to tenants (with 10% discount priority), local residents, and the public. Growth is driven by an active new-build pipeline including 23 apartments at Lopik Oost 1 (delivery autumn 2027) and 50 planned at Oranjepark 2, governed by multi-year performance agreements with both municipalities for 2026-2029. The corporation employs 11-50 staff and operates from a headquarters in Oudewater with walk-in consultation locations in Benschop and Lopik.
De Woningraat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- De Woningraat
- Legal name
- De Woningraat
- Website
- https://dewoningraat.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- De Woningraat is a Dutch social housing corporation managing approximately 2,000 rental homes in the Lopik and Oudewater municipalities, providing affordable housing, senior downsizing schemes, and integrated care housing to local residents.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
De Woningraat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Social Housing
- NAICS
- Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Rental and Leasing Services (532)
- SIC
- Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Social Services (8300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Homeowners Association (HOA) Management (BPAJAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- New Development / Declarant Transition Management (BPAJAHAK)
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Where De Woningraat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oudewater
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
De Woningraat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Social housing rent collection: De Woningraat generates revenue almost entirely from rental income on its social housing portfolio of approximately 2,000 homes across Lopik and Oudewater. Tenants pay monthly rent, with income-based allocation and rent adjustments applied annually on 1 July. The organisation also receives government-linked income components such as huurtoeslag (housing benefit) that flow through the system.
- Sale of starter homes and properties: De Woningraat sells a limited number of properties — primarily former social rental homes — to eligible buyers. Priority categories are applied: (1) current De Woningraat tenants (with 10% discount on tax value), (2) municipal residents, (3) general public. Sales are handled through Groene Hart Huizen makelaars. Revenue is one-time and non-recurring per property.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | WoningNet registration fee (one-time) |
| Subscription | Monthly | 2-room apartments (social rent) |
| Subscription | Monthly | 3-room apartments (social rent) |
| Other | Monthly | Maximum rent thresholds for housing benefit eligibility |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Property for sale (e.g., Prinses Beatrixstraat 7, Oudewater) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
De Woningraat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
De Woningraat is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) that owns, manages, and rents approximately 2,000 affordable homes across the municipalities of Lopik and Oudewater in the Het Groene Hart region. Its core offering is the provision and ongoing management of social rental housing under the Dutch Woningwet, supplemented by selective sales of starter homes, the "Van Groot naar Beter" downsizing scheme for seniors, integrated care housing in partnership with De Wulverhorst, and tenant services including solar panel installation via Wocozon, repairs reporting, and digital self-service through the Mijn De Woningraat portal.
Product overview
De Woningraat is a social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) operating in Het Groene Hart region, managing approximately 2,000 rental homes across the municipalities of Lopik and Oudewater. The company's product portfolio centers on its core housing services: social rental housing units and tenant management through the 'Mijn De Woningraat' self-service portal. The offering is supplemented by additional services including property sales (Koopwoningen) through Groene Hart Huizen, the 'Van Groot naar Beter' priority housing swap program, solar panel installations via Wocozon partnership, and tenant communication publications (Huurderspost, Huurkrant). Tenants can access services digitally through the portal for repair requests, nuisance reporting, rent management, and other housing matters. Housing allocation is managed through WoningNet Regio Utrecht (DAK) platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sociale Huurwoningen (Social Rental Homes) Core social rental housing portfolio of approximately 2,000 homes across the municipalities of Lopik and Oudewater, including family homes, apartments, and senior/zorg housing, allocated via WoningNet regio Utrecht under national social housing rules with income-based allocation and kernbinding priority for local residents.
- Koopwoningen (Starter Homes for Sale) Select former social rental homes sold by De Woningraat through Groene Hart Huizen makelaars, with priority allocation to existing tenants (10% discount on tax value, 5-year self-occupancy obligation, anti-speculation clause), then municipal residents, then general public.
- Van Groot naar Beter (Downsizing Scheme) Priority allocation scheme under which existing social tenants living in homes of 4 or more rooms gain priority access to smaller units (max 3 rooms) via WoningNet, subject to registration and approval by De Woningraat, freeing up larger family units for new tenants.
- Zonnepanelen via Wocozon (Solar Panels for Tenants) Solar panel installation and management service for tenants arranged through Stichting Wocozon since 2015; Wocozon inspects homes, installs panels, and manages solar energy billing at a low tariff of €0.165/kWh, saving tenants approximately €150 per year on energy costs.
- Mijn De Woningraat (Tenant Self-Service Portal) 24/7 online portal accessible to tenants for submitting repair requests, paying rent, viewing and updating personal data, receiving digital post, reporting nuisance, and tracking service requests.
- Zorgwoningen Schuylenburcht (Care Housing with De Wulverhorst) Integrated care housing at Nieuw Schuylenburcht in Oudewater, offering 25 care apartments for Wlz and Beschermd wonen clients alongside regular apartments, with on-site care support, a communal meeting space, and emergency cooling access for elderly neighbours during heatwaves, operated jointly with care organisation De Wulverhorst.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nearly eliminated E/F/G energy labels by 2023, ahead of national 2028 deadline
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Companies that use De Woningraat
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
De Woningraat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
De Woningraat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Duurzaam LopikerwaardminorDuurzaam Lopikerwaard is a local sustainability initiative that partnered with De Woningraat on 'Project Buurtenergie', funding and installing LED lighting in alleyways (brandgangen) in Lopik. The project was executed by a volunteer team. De Woningraat made a financial contribution to enable the installation.
- SBB Lopik (landowner) and RIZ BOUW (contractor)minorFor the Lopik Oost 1 development of 23 social-rent apartments (~50–60 m² each), De Woningraat signed the purchase agreement (koopovereenkomst) with SBB Lopik (landowner) and the construction contract (aannemingsovereenkomst) with RIZ BOUW. Construction is planned to start September 2026 with delivery in autumn 2027.
- Jutphaas Wonen and Lekstede WonenminorDe Woningraat is sharing an HR advisor with two other housing corporations — Jutphaas Wonen and Lekstede Wonen — all operating in the 'Het Groene Hart' region. This shared services arrangement is intended to build HR capacity across the three organisations. A joint vacancy for HR Adviseur (32–36 hours/week) was posted in September 2024.
- De HuurdersraatcoreDe Huurdersraat is the official tenant council representing De Woningraat's approximately 2,000 tenants across Oudewater, Lopik, and Benschop. The two organisations signed a new cooperation agreement (samenwerkingsovereenkomst) on 14 February 2024, updating their collaboration terms. De Huurdersraat also co-signed the multi-year prestatieafspraken (performance agreements) with both municipalities.
- De WulverhorstcoreDe Wulverhorst (a care organisation) and De Woningraat signed a cooperation agreement (samenwerkingsovereenkomst) for the Schuylenburcht development in Oudewater. The project includes 25 apartments for clients under the Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) or with Beschermd wonen WMO indication, alongside regular apartments. De Wulverhorst operates the communal meeting space (Tuinzaal/ontmoetingsruimte) for residents and the neighbourhood. The Wulverhorst also opened its doors during heatwaves to provide cooling for elderly neighbours.
- Stichting WocozoncoreWocozon is a non-profit foundation that arranges solar panel installation and management for tenants of social housing corporations. De Woningraat has partnered with Wocozon since 2015. Wocozon inspects homes, installs panels via its contracted installer Zonmaat, and manages ongoing solar energy billing through service charges. Tenants save approximately €150/year on average.
- Groene Hart HuizenminorGroene Hart Huizen is a local real estate broker (makelaar) acting as the sales agent for De Woningraat's properties offered for sale. They handle viewings, marketing, and sales administration. Properties are also listed on Funda.
- WoningNet / DAK regio UtrechtcoreWoningNet regio Utrecht (rebranded as DAK) is the official housing allocation platform for social housing corporations in the Utrecht region. De Woningraat exclusively lists all available rental properties through this platform. The system manages tenant registration, property applications, income verification via MijnOverheid, and allocation based on registration duration and priority rules.
- Onder de Pannen (Tussenvoorziening)minorOnder de Pannen is a social initiative active in the Lekstroom region that matches homeowners with spare rooms to people who need temporary housing. The programme is a collaboration between the municipality, WIL (Werk en Inkomen Lekstroom), and housing corporations including De Woningraat. Hosts receive guaranteed rent payments and financial support.
- Gemeente Lopik and Gemeente OudewatercoreBoth municipalities are formal partners in multi-year prestatieafspraken (performance agreements) with De Woningraat and De Huurdersraat, covering the 2026–2029 period. The agreements cover new-build targets, sustainability, liveability, housing adaptations (WMO), and care integration. Both municipalities provide local consultation spaces and are involved in new-build planning and approvals.
- Het Vierde Huis (urgentieaanvragen)minorHet Vierde Huis administers urgent housing requests (urgentieverklaringen) for the municipalities of Oudewater and Lopik. Prospective tenants in exceptional personal emergency situations can apply for urgentie through this organisation for a fee of €150.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
De Woningraat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Jutphaas Wonen: A small Dutch housing corporation also operating in the Het Groene Hart region. Directly comparable as a peer-scale social housing provider and is already a shared-services partner with De Woningraat for HR advisory.
- Lekstede Wonen: Another small Dutch housing corporation in the Het Groene Hart region. Comparable in size, statutory mandate, and geographic focus; participates in the shared HR advisor arrangement with De Woningraat.
- Woonpartners Midden-Holland: Mid-sized Dutch housing corporation operating in the broader Zuid-Holland/Utrecht region. Comparable regional social housing operator with overlap in Het Groene Hart market dynamics.
Direct peers
- Woonstichting De Kernen: Small Dutch housing corporation operating in adjacent semi-rural municipalities. Comparable in scale, statutory scope, and tenant-focused operating model.
- Woningstichting Woensdrecht: Small Dutch social housing corporation focused on a single municipality. Highly comparable as a peer-scale, single-region woningcorporatie with a similar statutory mandate and small operational team.
- SSW (Woningstichting Sint Willibrordus): Small Dutch social housing corporation operating in a similar rural/semi-rural regional footprint. Comparable as a small-scale, mission-driven woningcorporatie with a localized tenant base.
Broad incumbents
- Portaal: Large Dutch housing corporation with regional operations in Utrecht. Comparable social housing provider in the broader Utrecht region but at materially larger scale (~50,000+ units).
- Mitros: Large social housing corporation serving the city of Utrecht. Comparable statutory mandate and Dutch Woningwet operating model, but at much larger scale and with urban rather than rural focus.
Others
- Stichting Wocozon: Non-profit foundation specializing in solar panel installations for social housing tenants. Direct strategic partner of De Woningraat and linked to its sustainability offering.
- WoningNet Regio Utrecht: Regional housing allocation platform serving Utrecht-area social housing corporations including De Woningraat. Comparable as a sector enabler/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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De Woningraat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
De Woningraat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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De Woningraat M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about De Woningraat
What does De Woningraat do?
De Woningraat is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) that owns, manages, and rents approximately 2,000 affordable homes across the municipalities of Lopik and Oudewater in the Het Groene Hart region. Its core offering is the provision and ongoing management of social rental housing under the Dutch Woningwet, supplemented by selective sales of starter homes, the "Van Groot naar Beter" downsizing scheme for seniors, integrated care housing in partnership with De Wulverhorst, and tenant services including solar panel installation via Wocozon, repairs reporting, and digital self-service through the Mijn De Woningraat portal.
Is De Woningraat a public or private company?
De Woningraat is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was De Woningraat founded?
De Woningraat was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is De Woningraat based?
De Woningraat is headquartered in Oudewater, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does De Woningraat make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Social housing rent collection is the primary driver. The others are sale of starter homes and properties.
Who are De Woningraat's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Jutphaas Wonen, Lekstede Wonen and Woonpartners Midden-Holland. Direct peers are Woonstichting De Kernen, Woningstichting Woensdrecht and SSW (Woningstichting Sint Willibrordus). Broad incumbents are Portaal and Mitros. Others are Stichting Wocozon and WoningNet Regio Utrecht.
Does De Woningraat have an API?
No public API is recorded for De Woningraat.
What industry is De Woningraat in?
De Woningraat's product category is Social Housing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAHAB, Homeowners Association (HOA) Management, with a secondary code of BPAJAHAK, New Development / Declarant Transition Management. Its NAICS code is 53111 and its SIC code is 7340.