Applying for a conversion permit for letting accommodation
Do you own a residential property in the Netherlands and do you want to rent out rooms? Then you may need a conversion permit from your municipal authority.
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at your municipality, province, or water authority
A conversion permit allows you to change your independent residential accommodation into non-independent accommodation. You apply to your municipality (in Dutch) for a conversion permit (omzettingsvergunning kamerverhuur).
Non-independent occupancy
Non-independent means the units do not have their own entrance, or residents must share facilities, such as a kitchen, shower, or toilet. This applies to both rented and owner-occupied properties. Your municipality decides if you need a conversion permit and what conditions you must meet. You can find these rules in the local Housing Regulations (Huisvestingsverordening).
Online application procedure via Message Box
You can also apply for this conversion permit via Message Box. Message Box is a secure email system that enables you as an entrepreneur to exchange digital messages with Dutch government agencies.