Want to start hosting in Tilburg? These are the rules for Homestay rental in Tilburg

Do you own a property in or around Tilburg and are you considering renting out one or more rooms? These are the rules for homestay (renting out rooms in your home) in Tilburg.

Tilburg: the city where Vincent van Gogh learned to paint and Guus Meeuwis became a national folk hero. The city with remarkable museums, unique shops, delightful restaurants, impressive historical buildings, and vibrant events. It's no wonder that every year, thousands of students are searching for a nice place in and around this gem in the south of our country.

However, Tilburg is also a city struggling with a significant room shortage. More and more people living in the city (or in the surrounding municipalities of Tilburg) who have a vacant room are choosing to rent it out to students. It can be a great way to contribute to solving the housing shortage, meet new people, and earn some extra income.

Room Rental in Tilburg: also possible in surrounding municipalities

Renting out a room is not limited to those living right in the city. More and more people living in the vicinity of a major student city are registering as hosts with us. For some students, that's actually a benefit: they enjoy the peace, greenery, and easy access to the city through our excellent public transportation connections when they want to visit.

So, if you live in one of the surrounding municipalities of Tilburg, such as Goirle, Gilze en Rijen, Dongen, Loon op Zand, or Oisterwijk, there is also a demand for rooms by students!

MBut... what does the municipality of Tilburg say about it? Is it allowed to rent out a room or studio in your own home? In this blog post, we will delve into the rules and possibilities of hospitaverhuur (renting out a room in one's own home) in Tilburg.

The rules for Homestay in Tilburg

To cut to the chase: in Tilburg the rules for homestay rental are simple:

“If the owner and/or immediate family members (partner and children) reside in the property, a maximum of two persons may also reside without the need for a conversion permit.”

This means that you can rent out rooms to two people without a permit, as long as you also live in the property. Moreover, in most cases, you don't have to pay additional income tax on your rental income.

Collaboration between the Municipality of Tilburg and Hospi Housing

To promote room rental and address the room shortage, the Municipality of Tilburg, Tilburg University, and Fontys have recently initiated a collaboration with us, Hospi Housing. We are very proud of this partnership! This collaboration, combined with the lenient rules regarding room rental, demonstrates that the Municipality of Tilburg is doing everything possible to address the room shortage.

The Benefits of Renting Out a Room in or around Tilburg

Now that we know that you can rent out a room to a maximum of two people without a permit, let's explore the reasons why you would make a room in your house available to someone else:

1. You meet new people

Some hosts choose Homestay rental because they simply enjoy it and like to meet new people. They appreciate the liveliness and energy that young tenants bring. Often, they develop valuable friendships with their tenants. For example, read the story of Wim and Monique or the story of Alexandra, who had some extra space and welcomed students Susana and Melina into her home.

If you don't necessarily want to make new friends, that's not a problem when you register as a host with Hospi Housing. In your advertisement, you can indicate that you prefer less contact, so you will be matched with someone with similar preferences.

2. You earn some extra income

When you rent out a room or house, you can charge rent. Did you know that you can earn up to €5.881 tax-free annually? (Of course, the rental price can be determined by you, but there are rules associated with it. Please check our frequently asked questions for more information.

3. You contribute to solving the housing shortage in Tilburg

You might think: housing shortage, that's probably not a big deal in Tilburg. After all, it's not as large of a (student) city as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or Utrecht. However, Tilburg is also a vibrant student city, and every year, many students are searching for a room. By offering a room, you help address that shortage.

In short, the rules for renting out a room in or around the city of Tilburg are quite simple: you can rent rooms to a maximum of two people without a permit, as long as you also reside in the property. More and more people in Tilburg are choosing to rent out a portion of their homes: they get to know new, young people and earn some extra income.

If you're considering becoming a host, at Hospi Housing, we guide you step by step, from finding a suitable tenant to preparing lease agreements and answering various questions. Visit 'become a host' for more information and to sign up.