Renting and leasing

Do you have a social or economic connection to Heerlen? And would you like to move? Then you may be eligible for a housing permit.

Are you looking for social housing? Then register with the organization that distributes social housing. You can get priority through an urgency declaration.

You can report a landlord's bad rental behavior to the municipality. Examples include discrimination or an unreasonable lease.

Do you want to use a property for purposes other than living? If so, you usually need an environmental permit.

In some neighborhoods in Heerlen, you are not allowed to just buy a property and rent it out right away. If you want to rent out in such an area, you will need a permit.

If you are turning an existing home into multiple independent dwellings, you will need an environmental permit to do so.

Are you a private landlord? And do you want to rent a property to migrant workers or in Vrieheide or Uterweg? Then you must apply for a rental permit.

Are you having trouble paying your rent or mortgage? You may be able to get a temporary housing allowance.