In many municipalities a housing permit is required to rent a house. This applies to houses with a basic rent up to € 879,66. (2024) In this way, municipalities want to prevent cheap houses from being rented out to people with a higher income: the so-called 'skewed housing'. Whether or not you need a housing permit is determined by the municipality in question. They do this on the basis of two laws:
Housing Act 2014
Special Measures for Urban Issues Act (Wbmgp).
Before you start renting a house, it is wise to first check whether the municipality where you are going to live requires this housing permit. And if so: Are you eligible? The risks of renting without a housing permit are high. Applying for the HVV is a tenant's responsibility.
In extreme cases, the municipality can force you to leave the house through the courts.
How to apply?
You can apply for a housing permit in the following ways:
Login via DigiD. Fill in the form 'Application for a housing permit' and add the requested appendices. Choose to pay with iDEAL.
In writing. In many cases this can be done via an application form. Below you will find a number of examples for each city.
By appointment. It is best to consult the website of the relevant municipality for the contact details.
Application form per municipality
