Permit to use premises as a residence

You need an environmental permit if you want to use a building as a residence. You apply for the permit through the Environment Desk.

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Approach

This is how you apply for an environmental permit:

Go to the Environment Counter.
Do the permit check. You can then apply for the permit right away.
Log in:
- for yourself: with DigiD
- For a company: with eRecognition
You pass on:
- the details of the building
- how you want to use the property

Cost

For the cost of components of the environmental permit see fee regulation 2024

Description

You may not simply use a building that is not a home as a residence. For example, an office building or store. You need an environmental permit for this first.

Terms

The main conditions are:

the building meets the minimum requirements that apply to housing. These requirements are found in the Building Code.
depending on the location, the municipality may impose specific requirements.

Term

The municipality decides within 8 weeks of receiving your application. The municipality may extend this period once.

Objection and appeal

You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks. Do you then disagree with the decision on the objection? Then file an appeal with the court.

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