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Four out of ten new homes in Haarlem were affordable for middle incomes in recent years

Between 2021 and 2024, only 41 percent of new homes built in Haarlem were affordable for low and middle-income residents, missing the upcoming national target of two-thirds. However, future development plans aim to reach 70 percent affordability by 2045 through various large-scale housing projects.

Between 2021 and 2024, only 41 percent of new housing units constructed in Haarlem met the affordability threshold for low and middle-income households. This performance falls short of upcoming national regulations, which mandate that two-thirds of new residential developments must be classified as affordable. Data from the Institute for Public Economics highlights that while rental housing performed relatively well, the supply of affordable owner-occupied homes remained significantly limited during this period.

Looking ahead, the city has launched numerous projects under the National Housing Map, such as Schalkstad, aiming to deliver over 15,000 new homes by 2045. Projections indicate that 70 percent of these future units will fall within the required affordability brackets, aligning with future legal standards. Meanwhile, recent statistics show a decline in overall construction output, with housing corporations reporting a notable drop in new projects within Haarlem compared to national trends where such development has seen growth.

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