Municipality of Heerlen: applying for an affordable housing permit
Please note: you can apply for an affordable housing permit only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
Are you going to rent housing in the municipality of Heerlen? If so, you will need a huisvestingsvergunning (affordable housing permit) in the following situations:
- The basic rent of the housing is no more than € 697,07 per month.
- Or you rent more than 3 homes.
To be eligible for an affordable housing permit, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must be 18 or older.
- The taxable annual income of your household is € 697,07 or less.
Applying online via DigiD
- fill in the ‘Application for an affordable housing permit’ form ;
- add all attachments;
- pay via iDEAL.
An affordable housing permit costs € 697,07.
If the application is complete, you will find out within 8 weeks whether you will be granted an affordable housing permit. What happens if the application is incomplete? The municipality will contact you.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Heerlen
Last updated on 4 February 2025