Registration Number Tourist Rental of Residential Property

A registration number is required for renting out your home or a room to tourists in municipalities that have adopted a tourist rental registration scheme. You must apply for this number from your municipality and include it in all advertisements offering your property for tourist rental. Municipalities have been implementing these registration requirements at different dates.

The registration number enables municipalities to monitor which homes are offered for tourist rental and provides better oversight and enforcement in the short-stay rental market. The scheme is based on Article 23a of the Housing Act 2014 (Huisvestingswet 2014) and is implemented by each municipality according to its own local housing regulations and timeline.

Requirements

  • Ownership or tenancy: You are the owner or tenant of the property
  • Type of rental: Tourist rental (short-term, to changing guests)
  • Mention: The registration number must be included in all advertisements
  • Municipal rules: You must comply with local conditions for tourist rental

Procedure

  • Application: Apply for the registration number from your municipality, often digitally via the municipal website
  • Provision: After verification you will receive the registration number from the municipality
  • Mention: Use the number in all advertisements on platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.
  • Verification: The municipality can check whether you use the number correctly

Restrictions

  • Maximum rental days: Many municipalities set a limit on the number of days per year (often 30-60 days)
  • Permits: In some areas an additional permit may be required
  • Enforcement: Fines can be imposed for violations