Utrecht's room market is the tightest in the country. Rent a room with a host who lives there too, or rent out your own spare room to a student or young professional: permit-free, with a nine-month trial period and free guidance.
Utrecht is the student city par excellence: more than 70,000 students at Utrecht University and HU, and about one in ten Dutch students studies here. The waiting time for a room with SSH runs up to some 21 months. Popular neighbourhoods are Wittevrouwen, the Vogelenbuurt, Oudwijk and the more affordable Lombok. Hospi Housing started in Utrecht and works here with the municipality and housing corporations.
In Utrecht you may rent out to at most two people without a permit, provided you live in the home yourself and own at least half of it.
Up to two people, if you live there yourself. Beyond that you need a conversion and an environmental permit, with requirements for floor area and sound insulation.
Ask for written permission first. Utrecht corporations ran a homestay pilot in social housing in 2024; WoonIn and Bo-Ex work with Hospi Housing.
A nine-month trial period, up to €6,633 a year tax-free through the room rental exemption, and no effect on your benefits.
Utrecht is where the Geef Tijdelijk Thuis initiative started, and housing corporations ran a homestay pilot in social housing in 2024. WoonIn and Bo-Ex work with Hospi Housing so their tenants can rent out a room too.
Yes, to at most two people without a permit, if you live there yourself and own at least 50% of it. Do check your mortgage conditions and, in an apartment, the rules of your owners' association.
Yes, with your corporation's permission. Both corporations work with Hospi Housing; we help you with the request and guide the tenancy.
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