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Renting or buying your own home in the Netherlands

You can rent housing if you have fled Ukraine and fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB). Below you will find information if you want to rent accommodation in the Netherlands yourself.

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Living in a municipality reception centre

If you have fled from Ukraine, the municipality must arrange housing for you until you can rent accommodation yourself. You can also live temporarily with a host family.

Three women in discussion at the municipal reception centre for Ukrainians.

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These are your rights and obligations in the municipal reception centre for Ukrainians

If you have fled Ukraine, you often temporarily stay in a municipal reception centre for Ukrainians (GOO). Rules apply at each municipal reception centre. It is important that you know what the rules are at your location.

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Here is what you can do if you are unhappy with your reception centre

If you are dissatisfied with the reception centre where you are staying, you can talk to the municipality or file a complaint.

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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.

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If you are under 18 you will receive a place in a reception centre via the organisation Nidos

Are you under 18 and have fled from Ukraine to the Netherlands without your parents? Then you will receive a place in a reception centre and help from the Nidos foundation.

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Leaving your host family or reception centre

You may wish to leave your host family or municipal reception centre for various reasons. This page shows the possibilities and the steps you need to take.

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Pets

If you have questions about your pet or if there is an animal in need, these are the guidelines and rules in the Netherlands regarding pets (from abroad) and the organisations that can offer assistance.

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