Renting and leasing

In Heerlen, we think enough affordable and good quality rental housing is important. That's why we have strict rules for landlords. Do you want to rent a house? Then you sometimes need a housing permit. Are you dealing with a bad landlord? Please report this.

Housing permit for tenants
Need affordable housing? You may be entitled to a housing permit, which gives you priority.
Registering for social housing
Are you looking for social housing? Then register. With a declaration of urgency, you can get priority.
Bad landlord hotline
You can report a landlord's bad rental behavior to the municipality. Consider a bad lease.
Merging or withdrawing a property
Want to split a property or use it for a purpose other than living? Apply for an environmental permit.
Buy property and rent it out immediately
In some neighborhoods, you may not just buy a property and rent it out right away. Apply for a permit.
House split into separate independent dwellings
If you are turning an existing home into multiple independent dwellings, you will need an environmental permit.
Renting housing to migrant workers or in the Vrieheide or Uterweg neighborhoods
Rent out a property to migrant workers or in Vrieheide or Uterweg? Apply for a rental permit.
Housing Cost Supplement
Having trouble paying the rent or mortgage? You may receive a temporary housing allowance.