Housing
You may move to a municipality as soon as you have a residence permit. The government decides which municipality you will move to. The municipality provides housing and pays attention to your personal circumstances.
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Information
This is what you need to arrange if you have been given a house by the municipality
When you are assigned a house, there are many things you need to take care of. For example, you have to take out an energy contract and pass on your change of address. On this page you will find a list of all the things you need to do.
This is what you can do if you are unhappy with the house you are offered by the municipality
If the municipality has offered you a home that does not fit your situation, e.g. because it is too small for your family, the municipality might try to find you another home. You must have good reasons for this.
Check whether you are entitled to rent reduction
Is your rent too high, has your income fallen, or does your home have serious problems? If so, you may be able to apply for a rent reduction. The rules that apply depend on your situation, your tenancy agreement and the type of property you are renting. In this article, you can find out what options are available.
Here is how to apply for a rent allowance to pay for your rental home
Do you rent a rental property? You may be entitled to rent allowance. This is extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income. For example, if you have to live on benefits alone or get student loans.
This is what you need to know if you get a property from the municipality and want to furnish the house
Did you get a house from the municipality? Then you can start furnishing it. There are several ways you can furnish your house inexpensively. Sometimes you can also borrow or get money from the municipality. Read everything you need to know about furnishing your house here.
What you need to know if you want to move into a house in another municipality
Do you have an asylum residence permit and do not want to live in the municipality assigned to you? Then it depends on your situation whether this is possible. Often it is not possible, but in some situations you can still change municipality.
Moving after family reunification
If your family members come to the Netherlands and you have a home that is too small to live in together, the municipality will arrange another home for you. In this article you can read how this works.
How do you find and rent a home in the Netherlands?
If you have a temporary residence permit, you can rent a home in the Netherlands. But it is important to know the rules. This article will help you with all the information you need, from the types of homes to the documents you need.
This is what you need to take care of when you rent or buy your own home
If you rent a house in the Netherlands, there are a number of things you need to arrange. Below you will find information about living expenses, insurance, reporting your address to the municipality and rent allowance.
Buying a house in the Netherlands if you have a temporary residence permit
In the Netherlands, anyone can buy a house. Even if you are not Dutch or do not have a permanent residence permit.