Energy Label Checker: Look Up Any Dutch Address

Want to know the energy label of a home you are considering buying, or curious about the label of your current address? Use the checker below to look up the registered energy label for any address in the Netherlands. Simply enter the postcode and house number to see the result.

What does the energy label tell you?

The energy label you see above is the officially registered label for that address. It is stored in a national database and is publicly accessible. The label rates the home's energy efficiency on a scale from A++++ (energy-neutral) to G (very poor efficiency).

As an expat navigating the Dutch housing market, this label gives you quick insight into a property's energy performance. A home with label A or B typically has good insulation, modern heating, and lower energy bills. A home with label E, F, or G likely needs significant improvements and comes with higher running costs.

Key information in the label

The registered energy label includes:

• The label class (A++++ through G)
• Registration date showing when the label was issued
• Validity since labels are valid for 10 years
• The EPA advisor who performed the inspection

When is an energy label required?

In the Netherlands, a valid energy label is mandatory in two situations:

When selling a home: The seller must have a registered energy label before the property is advertised. The label must be included in the listing. At the key handover (sleuteloverdracht), a valid label must be available. Without one, the seller risks a fine of €515 for individuals or €1,030 for companies.

When renting out a property: Landlords must provide tenants with a valid energy label. This has been mandatory since 2008.

If you are buying a home and the seller does not have a valid label, you can ask them to arrange one before completing the sale. Your buying agent (aankoopmakelaar) can help negotiate this.

What if no label is found?

If the checker shows no result for an address, there are a few possible explanations:

No label has been registered. The property may never have been sold since energy labels became mandatory, or an older label may have expired. Homes built before 2015 that have not changed hands might not have a registered label.

The label has expired. Energy labels are valid for 10 years. If the label was issued more than 10 years ago, it may no longer appear in the register.

New construction not yet registered. For newly built homes (nieuwbouw), it can take a few weeks after completion for the label to appear in the database.

Incorrect address details. Double-check that you entered the postcode without spaces (e.g., 1234AB) and the correct house number, including any additions (like A, B, or bis).

Provisional vs. official energy labels

Before 2021, the Dutch government automatically assigned provisional energy labels (voorlopig energielabel) to all homes based on general building characteristics like construction year and housing type. These were rough estimates and not based on actual inspections.

Since 2021, only official energy labels count. An official label requires an on-site visit by a certified EPA advisor (Energieprestatieadviseur) who inspects the actual insulation, heating, glazing, and ventilation. The official label may differ significantly from any provisional estimate, especially if the homeowner has made improvements.

If you are buying a home that still shows a provisional label or an old label, it is worth asking the seller to get a new official label. Renovations like new insulation, a modern boiler, or solar panels could result in a much better label than what is currently registered.

How the energy label affects your purchase

Negotiation leverage

A poor energy label (D, E, F, or G) is a legitimate negotiation point when making an offer. You can estimate the cost of improvements needed to bring the home up to a reasonable standard and factor this into your bid. For example, if improving from label E to label B would cost approximately €15,000 to €25,000 in insulation and heating upgrades, this can support a lower offer.

Mortgage considerations

Dutch mortgage lenders increasingly consider the energy label. Some offer a "green mortgage" (groene hypotheek) with favorable conditions for energy-efficient homes. If you plan to make energy improvements, you may be able to finance these through your mortgage at a lower interest rate.

With NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie), the maximum property value limit increases by 6% when you finance energy-saving measures. In 2026, this means the limit rises from €435,000 to €461,100.

Future regulations

The Netherlands has ambitious climate goals, and there is ongoing discussion about requiring minimum energy labels for homes in the future. While no firm rules are in place yet for owner-occupied homes, buying a property with a very low label could mean mandatory improvements down the line. For rental properties, there are already discussions about restricting rentals of homes with labels E, F, or G from 2030 onward.

Getting a new energy label

If the home you are buying does not have a valid label, or if you want to get a new label after making improvements, you need to hire a certified EPA advisor. The process works as follows:

1. Compare advisors to find the best price and availability in your area
2. Schedule an inspection where the advisor visits the property (typically 1 to 2 hours)
3. Receive the certificate with the official, registered energy label as a PDF

The cost depends on the property type, starting from approximately €195 for an apartment and €250 or more for a detached house. The label is then valid for 10 years.

Tip for expats

EPA advisors conduct the inspection in Dutch, but the certificate itself is straightforward to understand. If you want to be present during the inspection, consider asking your buying agent or a Dutch-speaking friend to join you so you can ask questions about potential improvements.

Check and compare

The energy label checker above is a useful tool when comparing multiple properties. Look up the labels of all homes you are considering, and factor in both the current energy costs and the potential cost of improvements. A home with a lower asking price but a poor energy label may end up costing more in the long run than a slightly more expensive home with a good label.

Want to calculate what your home's label could be based on its features? Use our energy label calculator for an indication.