Registering for social housing

Are you looking for social housing? If so, register with the organization that distributes social housing.

Many social sector providers offer their housing through Thuis in Limburg. 

Together with the municipality, all housing corporations in Heerlen have established an urgency scheme to help people in social emergencies quickly find housing. You apply for an urgency declaration yourself to get priority in finding housing. 

Rule at Woonurgentie Heerlen

Cost

Enrollment sometimes involves additional costs.

Applying for urgency is free. We know that there are organizations that offer to help you apply for urgency. They charge a lot of money for this. Our advice: don't take advantage of that. 

Description

Social housing is for people with incomes up to a certain limit. If you earn more, you usually do not qualify. Only a small portion of social housing is rented to people with higher incomes.

There is often a waiting period. It often varies by neighborhood. Are you looking for a house urgently? If so, you may be able to apply for a declaration of urgency. 

Terms

Eligibility requirements for social housing are:

  • You are 18 years of age or older.
  • You are a Dutch citizen or have a valid residence status.
  • You are economically or socially tied to the region.
  • Most social housing is subject to an income limit:
    • Do you live alone? Then your income must not exceed € 47,699 (2024) / € 49,669 (2025).
    • Do more people live in your home? Then your income may be €52,671 (2024) / €54,847 (2025).

You are registered with an organization that distributes social housing in this municipality.

Do you have an income above the income limit? If so, contact the rental organization.

(Amounts 2024/2025)

Learn more

More information at Thuis in Limburg

Information about the youth contract

Social rental information

How do I qualify for a housing permit?

Or are you looking?

Approach

This is how you register for social housing:

  • You register with the organization that handles the distribution of social housing.