Renting out a room in your house? These are the rules in Nijmegen

Do you have a property in or around Nijmegen and are you considering renting out one (or more) room(s)? These are the rules regarding lodging rental in Nijmegen.

Want to rent out a room in your own house? These are the rules in Nijmegen

Every year, countless students flock to Nijmegen to study and, of course, to find a beautiful room. Not surprisingly, Nijmegen has everything! Beautiful architecture, a lively nightlife, the best eateries, wonderful nature, and renowned educational institutions, such as HAN and Radboud University.

The appeal Nijmegen has on young people brings a challenge: every year, thousands of students are looking for accommodation. So much so that you could say the student housing market is tense. In the national student housing monitor of 2021, it was even calculated that about 2,000 'housing units' are needed until 2023.

To help alleviate the room shortage, earn an extra income, and get to know fun, young people, more and more people are registering as landlords: they rent out one or more rooms in their house to a student. Do you live in or around Nijmegen and are you thinking about subletting a room in your house? In this article, we discuss the rules and benefits of lodging rental.

Room rental: also if you live outside the city

If you're thinking, 'I don't live in the city, this isn't for me', think again. Even outside the city limits, room rental can be a very good option! Many students actually prefer to live in a quiet, green environment, while they can easily reach the bustling center of Nijmegen by public transport or bike. Room rental is not just suitable for people living in the city center, but also if you live in the surrounding municipalities of Nijmegen, such as Beuningen, Wijchen, Malden, Lent, and Berg en Dal.

The rules for lodging rental in Nijmegen

Okay, let's dive into the rules. Suppose you live in or around Nijmegen and you want to rent out part of your house. Can you just do that? What are the rules?

The municipality of Nijmegen has clearly stated this on their website: you may rent out a maximum of 2 rooms if you also live in the house, without needing a permit for it. However, it is mandatory to report this to the municipality before you start renting. These rules apply to both lodging and room rental. The main difference between lodging and room rental is that with lodging, you also live in the house.

The property must be your main residence. So, you can't just rent out your second home or holiday home to students without applying for a permit.

There are also rules regarding fire safety. For example, it is important that there are sufficient escape routes, so residents can safely escape in case of a fire.

Collaborating with Hospi Housing

Because the rules surrounding room rentals can sometimes be a bit complicated, we have set up a collaboration with the municipality of Nijmegen, the Radboud University, and the HAN University of Applied Sciences. We assist landlords throughout the process: from applying for permits and finding suitable tenants, to handing over the keys and drafting a contract. In this way, we want to make room rental in and around Nijmegen as easy and attractive as possible for landlords.

The benefits of renting out a room in your house in Nijmegen

In addition to helping solve the room shortage in Nijmegen, there are several other benefits to renting out a room in your house. We list them for you.

It's cozy!

Of course, an extra income is nice. However, many people who rent out a room find it even more fun to get to know young people and experience some of their zest for life. Especially if you are older and perhaps have less contact with the outside world, it can be very refreshing to have a young, energetic student at home.

You can earn a nice extra income

That said, earning an extra income is always a plus. Moreover, under certain conditions, you can earn income from room rental tax-free. You can read more about this in this article about the room rental exemption.

You help the municipality of Nijmegen solve the room shortage

The main reason the rules around lodging rental are so flexible is that the municipality wants to solve the room shortage. By renting out a room in your house, you directly contribute to this. A nice bonus!

Interested in renting out a room in Nijmegen?

We are happy to help! When you rent out a room, you naturally want it to be well arranged. That's why we created a special step-by-step plan for people interested in renting out a room in Nijmegen. So you know exactly what to expect.

Want to know more? Check out our page about room rental in Nijmegen. Here you'll find everything you need to know about renting out a room in Nijmegen.

After reading this article, are you interested in renting out a room through Hospi Housing? We are here to help! Contact us and discover what we can do for you.