Housing Permit The Hague: criteria explained
A housing permit in The Hague is crucial for access to social rental housing. The municipality of The Hague applies strict criteria to manage the enormous housing shortage and give priority to the most urgent cases. In this article you will find the specific Hague rules, legal basis and tips to increase your chances. For questions, contact Juridisch Loket The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10).
What is a housing permit in The Hague?
In The Hague, you apply for a housing permit via Den Haag Wonen or housing associations such as Haag Wonen and Vestia. The permit is mandatory for all social rental housing with rent under €879.66 (2024). Without a permit, you may not rent or buy social housing.
Legal basis The Hague
The Hague rules are based on:
- Housing Act (art. 1.1-1.2): national frameworks for allocation.
- Hague Housing Ordinance 2024: local criteria and urgency declaration.
- Income Bracket Regulation: determination of suitability based on income.
The District Court of The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60) handles objections to refusals.
Main criteria in The Hague
The Hague applies national plus local criteria. You must be registered in the WoningNet base register for at least 2 years.
1. Income test (2024)
- Maximum income: €45,676 (1-person) / €55,942 (2-person) / €62,426 (3+ persons).
- Verification via UWV income statement last 2 years.
- Deviation possible at 130% income + exceptional circumstances.
2. Urgency criteria The Hague
Apply for urgency via municipality of The Hague. Categories:
| Category | Points | Examples The Hague |
|---|---|---|
| Cat. 1: Very urgent | 100+ points | Medical necessity (GP statement), domestic violence, fire/flooding. |
| Cat. 2: Urgent | 60-99 points | Serious nuisance, divorce with children, medical limitation. |
| Cat. 3: Urgent | 40-59 points | Housing space too short (min. 1 m² pp), dismissal imminent, caregiver. |
3. Registration duration & behaviour
- At least 2 years continuously registered in WoningNet The Hague.
- No negative behaviour score (nuisance, rent arrears).
- Priority for Hague connection (min. 5 years address in region).
How do you increase your chances in The Hague?
- Register with WoningNet The Hague and respond weekly.
- Submit urgency application with supporting documents (GP, social worker).
- Seek free advice at Juridisch Loket The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10).
- Consider self-management or direct allocation via housing associations.
Objection procedure
Against a refusal, you can object to the municipality within 6 weeks. In case of ruling: appeal to the District Court of The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60). Seek advice at the Juridisch Loket.
Last updated: 2024. Check current income limits on denhaag.nl.