Municipality of Wassenaar: applying for an affordable housing permit
If you want to move into a house with a rent below the rent liberalization limit(link is external), you will need a Housing Permit pursuant to Article 2:2 Housing Ordinance Municipality of Wassenaar(link is external)
If you are going to rent a house through a real estate agent or a private landlord, you must apply for a housing permit from the municipality yourself.
Fees are charged when applying for a permit.
You need the following to apply for an affordable housing permit:
- A valid form of identification.
- A copy of the huurcontract (tenancy agreement), signed by you and the landlord, or a statement from the owner of the housing.
- Information about your income, within the last 3 months. For example:
* a payslip
* a statement from your employer
* monthly statement for your benefits or pension.
Those items of proof must not be more than 3 months old. - An accountantsverklaring (audit certificate if you are self-employed).
- An overview of your education or training grant if you are a student.
Applying online via DigiD
- fill in the ‘Application for an affordable housing permit’ form;
- log in using your DigiD;
- add all attachments;
- pay via iDEAL.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
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 Wassenaar