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WOZ valuation models

Valuation models for calculating the WOZ value within Key2Waarderen.
Last change on 14th of July 2026, at 6:25 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Impactful algorithms
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Status
In use

General information

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Contact information

datalab@emmen.nl

Responsible use

Goal and impact

Purpose: The purpose of the algorithms used is to calculate the market value of immovable property within the framework of the WOZ Act.


Impact: The level of the WOZ value has various implications for stakeholders (citizens and businesses). The most significant impact relates to direct taxes, such as property tax. In addition, the WOZ value has a direct or indirect influence on other taxes, such as inheritance and gift tax, income tax and corporation tax.

Considerations

The use of valuation models is crucial for calculating the WOZ value efficiently, accurately and consistently. Without these models, it is not possible to do this on a large scale.

Human intervention

The WOZ value is formally determined by the tax officer (Section 22 of the WOZ Act). In practice, however, the WOZ value is determined by the WOZ valuer. The model’s outputs are checked by valuers through random sampling and comprehensive checks using standardised, established procedures. Valuers also set the model’s parameters.


AI Act Art. 14 (human oversight): The system operates on a ‘human-in-the-loop’ basis: WOZ valuers monitor the model’s outputs and validate them through spot checks and comprehensive reviews. The tax officer formally determines the WOZ value; the model merely provides a calculated basis.

Risk management

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Legal basis

The WOZ Act (Act on the Valuation of Immovable Property).

Links to legal bases

WOZ Act: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0007119/

Operations

Data

WOZ property details (usable floor area, year of construction, location, quality, maintenance) and sale prices of comparable properties.

Technical design

Key2Waarderen uses a model-based comparison method (not machine learning).


Input: characteristics of the property to be valued (usable floor area, year of construction, location, quality, maintenance) set by valuers.

Operation: the value of the main building is determined by comparison with the main buildings at reference points; the value of the land and other components is determined using model parameters.

Output: the calculated market value as the basis for the WOZ decision.


Valuers check the results through random sampling and comprehensive checks in accordance with standardised procedures.

External provider

Centric Netherlands B.V.

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