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Applying for an affordable housing permit

In some municipalities you need an affordable housing permit (huisvestingsvergunning) if you want to rent social housing. Or if you want to buy an affordable newly constructed home. Check with your municipality whether this applies to you. If necessary, apply for the affordable housing permit at your municipality.

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In some municipalities you need an affordable housing permit if you want to buy an affordable newly constructed home, up until € 420,000.

Are you going to rent social housing from a housing corporation (woningbouwcorporatie)? Then in many municipalities you do not need an affordable housing permit, but in some you do. Check with your municipality.

Last updated on 1 January 2026