What is it?

You may temporarily rent out your vacant property. For example, if your home or office building has been for sale for a while or is going to be demolished. You apply for a permit for this from the municipality.

How does it work?

You can apply for the permit for the following vacant properties:

• a property that is for sale and has never been occupied
• a property for sale in which the owner has lived during the 12 months before it became vacant
• a home for sale that has not been rented for more than 3 years in 10 years
• A rental property that is being demolished or refurbished
• a rental property for sale
• A building not built for living in (e.g., an office, school, group housing building)

Until when do you get the permit

• property for sale: 5 years
• rental property being demolished or refurbished: 2 years (extension up to a maximum of 7 years)
• housing in office, school or group housing: 2 years (extension up to a maximum of 10 years)
• housing for which you have a zoning exemption: for as long as the exemption lasts (maximum 10 years)

What are the requirements and documents necessary to apply for a permit?

• A fully completed and signed application form.
• There must be vacancy of the property.
• Proof that you are (co-)owner of the property.
• All owners must certify that they are jointly filing an application for the Vacancy Act.
• If potential tenants are known: enter address information and (possible) effective date of lease.
• Mediation agreement with the broker for sale of this property. If multiple brokers have had the property for sale state this and attach agreements.
• Indicate as of what date the house will be offered for sale.
• Data showing, that you have offered the property at a market purchase price in the past period. This statement can be prepared by the selling broker.
• If using an intermediary, you must provide a written power of attorney.

What to do.

You apply for the permit from the municipality.