Hoogeveen to build 40 modular mid-rent homes by early 2027 to tackle housing shortage
Hoogeveen is taking a major step to ease its housing crisis with 40 new modular homes on Griendtsveenweg, offering affordable mid-rent options. Expected to be ready by early 2027, these sustainable homes aim to meet high demand for flexible and quality housing in the region.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Griendtsveenweg, Hoogeveen |
| Number of homes | 40 |
| Type of homes | Modular, mid-rent segment |
| Rental period | 35 years (leased by municipality) |
| Expected completion | First quarter of 2027 |
| Circularity | 80% of components reusable after 15 years |
| Target groups | Single-person households, starters, small families, and lifetime homes |
| Project partners | SmartBuilds, Daiwa House Modular Europe, Rabobank, Municipality of Hoogeveen |
| Next step | Environmental permit procedure |
The municipality of Hoogeveen plays a key role in addressing local housing shortages by facilitating land leases and collaborating with private developers to create affordable and flexible housing solutions. This project aligns with its Housing (Care) Vision 2022–2026, which prioritizes innovative and temporary housing options to meet urgent demand.
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Municipality aims to enable construction of 40 flexible homes on Griendtsveenweg
The municipality of Hoogeveen is committed to addressing its housing construction challenge. A concrete step in this effort is the agreement with SmartBuilds for the construction of 40 flexible homes on Griendtsveenweg. The homes will be built by Daiwa House Modular Europe, a specialist in modular housing construction.
In the photo: Nico Beukema (municipality of Hoogeveen), Arjan Oosterhuis (SmartBuilds), Robert Bootsma (Daiwa House), Stef Nijsten (SmartBuilds), Harry van Zandwijk (Daiwa House), councillor Niek Wind, Remco Boer (SmartBuilds), Clemens Ganzeboom (Daiwa House), Danny Mulder (Rabobank), Aniek Huisman (municipality of Hoogeveen)
Mid-rent segment
Niek Wind, councillor for the municipality of Hoogeveen: “As a municipality, we are leasing a plot on Griendtsveenweg for a period of 35 years. SmartBuilds can build and rent out flexible homes here during that time. These are homes in the mid-rent segment. They are high-quality homes with a rental price above social housing rates but below the price of the free sector. We have noticed that there is a lot of interest among residents in the municipality of Hoogeveen in living here. We are therefore pleased that this plan contributes to providing more suitable homes in our municipality.”
Involvement and trust
Remco Boer, director of SmartBuilds: “This development shows what is possible when public and private parties truly collaborate. By opting for modular construction, we can speed up the process and deliver quality. We are proud of the excellent collaboration with the municipality and the builder. Thanks to a careful process and a pleasant participation trajectory, we have made significant progress within 11 months of the initial intention.”
Quick solution to housing shortage
In the municipal Housing (Care) Vision 2022–2026 of the municipality of Hoogeveen, it is stated that flexible living is a good way to quickly add extra homes. Flexible homes are fully-fledged homes that can be relocated in the future. They provide a temporary addition to regular housing construction. The programme offers space for a wide mix of target groups within the mid-rent segment: homes for single-person households and starters, apartments for small families, and lifetime homes. Wind: “Because the homes on Griendtsveenweg will be built in the factory, they are expected to be completed as early as the first quarter of 2027. This way, we respond to the high demand for rental homes. This project shows that in Hoogeveen, we are taking action on housing with this housing construction boost.”
Circular and future-oriented construction
Harry van Zandwijk, CEO of Daiwa House Modular Europe: “The homes are of permanent quality and are circular. Even after fifteen years, we can dismantle them, and 80% of the components can be reused elsewhere. So we are not demolishing them. This makes these high-quality and sustainable homes not only suitable for today’s temporary housing needs but also offers flexibility for tomorrow’s housing challenges.”
Environmental permit
Before construction can begin, a separate spatial planning procedure will be carried out. Once the environmental permit is finalised, the project can proceed.
Contact with the municipality
Make an online appointment before visiting the town hall. Or call the municipality.
Phone
14 0528
Available today until 5:00 PM
Visiting address
Raadhuisplein 247901 BW Hoogeveen
Postal address
P.O. Box 20.0007900 PA Hoogeveen