De Huismeesters is a housing association based in Groningen, the Netherlands. It provides affordable homes for people on lower incomes and others who cannot readily secure housing themselves, and describes its role as that of a neighbourhood-focused housing association. Its work includes building, improving, maintaining and renting homes, alongside efforts to support liveable neighbourhoods. 212
The foundation Stichting De Huismeesters was formed on 1 January 1993, following a merger between two Groningen housing organisations. Its roots in social housing in Groningen, however, date back to the early twentieth century. 1112 The association currently provides around 8,000 affordable homes in Groningen; its stated activities and housing provision are focused on the municipality and city rather than a national or international market. 2312
De Huismeesters works with residents and partner organisations on housing and neighbourhood issues. Its published organisational plan describes cooperation with tenants and other partners as part of its approach to providing affordable, sustainable housing and strengthening neighbourhoods. 8 The organisation has four departments—Housing, Property, Business Operations and Staff—and employs around 100 people, according to its recruitment information. 5
Jeriça Hartholt has served as director and managing director since 2022. 3 Its main office is at Friesestraatweg 18 in Groningen. 1