Housing
If you have questions about (finding) a reception centre or permanent housing, on this page, you will find information on what to do if you are looking for a place to live in the Netherlands.
Information
Here is what you can do if you are uhappy with the municipality's reception centre
If you are dissatisfied with the reception centre where you are staying, you can talk to the municipality or file a complaint.
Here is what you need to know if you want to change your reception centre or host family
If you have temporary protection in the Netherlands, you are always entitled to a place in a reception centre. Even if you leave your own home or host family, you are again entitled to a place in a reception centre in the municipality. You do not have the right to change reception locations. Sometimes you can look for another host family. Read here how it works.
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.
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.
Make an appointment online for the digital consultation of VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN)
Do you have a question about money, housing, health or work? Or do you have a legal question, a question about residence rights or about the TPD? Then make an online appointment with an employee of VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN). They will be happy to help you during the digital consultation.
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