Renting a room in or around Amsterdam? These are the rules
Do you want to rent out a (or multiple) room(s) in your house in (or around) Amsterdam? These are the rules for homestay rental in Amsterdam.
From the University of Amsterdam to the Free University, from the Conservatory and the Gerrit Rietveld Academy to the TIO University - Amsterdam has a multitude of renowned (and less known) educational institutions that attract thousands of students to the city every year. Not only that, our capital - with its imposing canal houses, the most impressive museums, and of course parties at every moment and on every corner of the city - makes Amsterdam one of the most popular destinations for young students from all over the world.
With so many students coming to Amsterdam annually, there's unfortunately a problem: there's a significant shortage of good, affordable rooms. Many people who live in or around Amsterdam and have a spare room, therefore, opt for homestay rental: they rent out a (or multiple) room(s) in their house.
Do you live in or around Amsterdam, have space, and are you considering renting out a room in your house? In this blog post, we'll discuss the rules surrounding homestay rental in Amsterdam.
The charm of homestay rental (just) outside Amsterdam
To escape the room shortage in central Amsterdam, many (prospective) students have expanded their search outside the city. A blessing in disguise, as many students tell us they actually enjoy living outside the city. They enjoy the peace and greenery while easily accessing the center via public transport (or by bike). So if you live in a surrounding municipality of Amsterdam, such as Amstelveen, Diemen, Almere, Landsmeer, Zaanstad, or Oostzaan, know that these places can also be particularly interesting for students.
The rules for homestay rental in Amsterdam
Whether you can rent out a part of your home depends on the regulations in your municipality, in this case, Amsterdam. (Do you live in one of the surrounding municipalities? Then check 'homestay rental' or 'homesharing' on the website of your municipality).
The rules in Amsterdam are as follows: You can rent out a room in your home without a permit, provided you also live in the property, have permission from your landlord (if you're in a rental property), rent to only one person, and have lived in your home for at least two years.
You can find more information on the Amsterdam municipality website. The rules for homestay rental in Amsterdam are relatively lenient: finding a solution to the room shortage is a top priority for the municipality, and homestay rental is seen as a crucial solution. This is also the reason why the Amsterdam municipality has collaborated with us!
Why would you rent out a room in your own home?
Do you have a free spot in your home and are you thinking about renting it out, but are you unsure? We understand that completely. Perhaps this will help you in your consideration: our hosts list the following reasons as the most important to choose homestay rental.