ROTTERDAM, 24 June 2025 – Rotterdam-Zuid is set to receive up to €48.5 million in national funding to support housing developments, community facilities and public space improvements. The financial contribution, agreed between the national government and the City of Rotterdam, aims to bolster long-term urban regeneration efforts in the southern districts.
Rotterdam-Zuid to receive funding boost for housing plans
Between 2025 and 2029, Rotterdam may claim between €39.4 million and €48.5 million under the National Programme for Liveability and Safety (Nationaal Programma Leefbaarheid en Veiligheid, NPLV). The funding will specifically target the area covered by the National Programme Rotterdam Zuid (NPRZ). The NPRZ area covers several neighbourhoods in southern Rotterdam, including parts of Feijenoord, Charlois and IJsselmonde.
The allocated funds are intended for the construction of affordable housing, upgrades to public space and amenities, and additional administrative capacity to implement these goals. These measures follow on from commitments made during the Housing Summit (Woontop) on 11 December 2024.
Comments from city officials
Alderman Chantal Zeegers, responsible for housing and construction, noted: “The challenge in Zuid is significant, but this investment from the national government shows we do not have to do this alone. With these resources, we can genuinely improve life in Zuid—through more affordable homes, better facilities, and safer, more attractive neighbourhoods.”
Alderman Tim Versnel, responsible for the NPRZ portfolio, added: “We want to accelerate and increase the impact of our housing approach, enabling more residents in Zuid to move into better homes within their own communities. This boost makes that possible. We are very grateful to our partners in the national government.”
Agreement and next steps
The funding arrangement was formalised during the NPLV administrative consultation on 24 June 2025. Agreements were made between the national government and participating municipalities, including Rotterdam. Funds will only be disbursed once concrete results have been achieved, such as the initiation of housing projects or incurred costs for public services. Until then, the funds remain reserved for the NPRZ area, without any requirement for co-financing.
In the coming months, the City of Rotterdam will collaborate with the national government, housing associations, and the NPRZ programme office to develop the next phase of the housing strategy in Zuid. City Council is expected to receive a detailed update after the summer.
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