How does Hospi Housing work for hosts and guest families?
Hospi Housing helps people with temporarily renting out a room in their home and finding a suitable tenant. Homestay rental offers many benefits, both socially and financially.
Welcome to Hospi Housing! We are the largest platform for homestay rentals in the Netherlands. Hospi Housing helps people with temporarily renting out a room in their home and finding a suitable tenant. Renting through Hospi Housing is free, no matter if it’s your first time or if you are already an experienced host.
Renting out a room offers many benefits, both socially and financially. Additionally, you contribute to solving the housing shortage in the Netherlands. In this blog, you'll find more information and everything you need to know about renting through Hospi Housing.
You have a room available, and now what?
There are as many as 3 million unused rooms in the Netherlands, so there’s a good chance you have a room available. Think of an attic room, study, or a room belonging to a child who has moved out. It could also be that you are often away due to work, your partner, or travel, leaving the house or part of it frequently empty.
In these cases, homestay rental can be a solution. With homestay rental, you temporarily rent out a room or part of the house in which you live. This does not mean you are responsible for laundry and dinner as in the past. Apart from renting out the room, you don’t have to do much. However, it is important that you are registered at the address. Homestay rental is not intended for renting out a second or third property or for student houses.
Why would I rent out a room?
A room or part of the house that is not used is a waste. Not only for the nearly 30,000 room seekers but also for yourself. Temporarily renting out a room in your house can bring you many benefits. For example:
- Rental income up to €5998 per year is tax-free
- You help someone in need of a room and yourself
- You get to meet new people, languages, and cultures
- There is someone in the house, even when you are not there
Every host has their own motivation for renting out a room. At Hospi Housing, we see singles, couples, families, young and old, people in cities, villages, or the countryside, and people in all types of homes, from apartments to villas. Some rent out to earn some extra money, while for others, social contact and experience are the main driving forces. Read here about the experiences of some of our hosts.
Can I just rent out a room in my house?
Yes, almost anyone in the Netherlands can become a host and rent out a room in their home. Due to the housing shortage, the Dutch government actively encourages homestay rentals. On the government’s website, you can find an extensive checklist of what is and isn’t allowed and what to consider. Also, homestay rental is permitted without a permit in most municipalities and is even encouraged. Read more about the rules in your municipality in this blog.
More and more housing corporations allow homestay rentals, and thanks to a proposed law change by the Ministry of Interior Affairs, most mortgage lenders are considering allowing homestay rentals as well. Homestay rental usually does not affect your AOW, healthcare or rent allowance. Most insurers allow homestay rentals, although sometimes you need to ask for permission or report it.
How does Hospi Housing work?
Registration with Hospi Housing is free for both room seekers and hosts. As a host, you can use our platform for free indefinitely. Before, during, and after the rental period, you can use our information on renting, personal service, rental contracts, house rules templates, and more. We offer full support in renting out. Finally, with Hospi Housing, you will always find a suitable match through our personal matchmaking and over 30,000 registered room seekers.
Renting through Hospi Housing provides the following guarantees:
- Service: always free personal guidance, help, and advice
- Safety: regular check-ins and emergency service throughout the rental period
- Security: specific contracts with the option to terminate the rental without reason within the first 9 months, so you are never stuck with a tenant
What are the next steps?
Most people who sign up with Hospi Housing are not yet sure if they can or want to rent out a room. This doesn’t matter at all. Especially in these situations, we can personally advise and guide you.
Step 1: Create an account – This can be done online from your computer or phone
Step 2: Schedule a personal intake – Before you start renting, we always make personal contact. Together we will see what works best for you and prepare you and your room for rental.
Step 3: Find a suitable tenant – Based on your preferences, we will suggest several candidates. Get in touch and choose your ideal match.
Step 4: Confirm the rental period – Found a tenant? Confirm the rental period, and we will take care of the contracts and support during the stay.
Let's go!
Excited or not convinced yet? Create a free account and schedule a digital introduction. During this conversation, we will answer all your outstanding questions and advise you on the right next steps.