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.

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.

Requirements

The most important Requirements 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.