Occupying a vacation home

What is it?

Are you going to live in recreational accommodation (house, chalet, or mobile home)?

Then this information is important for you. Permanent residence in a recreational property is not permitted.

Why is permanent residence in a recreational property not permitted?

We have a number of reasons for discouraging permanent residence in recreational accommodation:

  • Recreational homes are disappearing, leaving vacationers with fewer opportunities for recreation.
  • Permanently occupied vacation homes make the recreation area look out of place. It looks more like a residential area than a recreation area.
  • Permanently occupied recreational dwellings have a negative effect on the use of the entire recreational area.
  • A fire safety issue may arise because different building requirements apply to recreational accommodations than to accommodations intended for permanent residence.

What is a recreational residence?

A recreational residence has a number of characteristics:

  • This concerns (part of) a building (recreational home/apartment) or another space (chalet or mobile home).
  • The space is intended for recreational stays. This is regulated in the zoning plan.
  • The users have their primary residence elsewhere.

Are you unsure whether a building is intended for recreational or residential use? Please contact us for more information.

When is living in a recreational residence considered permanent?

You are considered a permanent resident of a recreational residence if you:

  • lives in a recreational residence
  • are registered at the relevant address according to the Personal Records Database (BRP)
  • you do not have any other independent and legal accommodation.

The recreational residence will then be used as the primary residence.

When is it clear that someone is not permanently residing in recreational accommodation?

  • You have a demonstrable primary residence elsewhere in the Netherlands.
  • You actually live there too.
  • You are registered at that address according to the Personal Records Database (BRP).
  • Please note: a PO box number is never a primary residence.

If you ask us to register you at the address of a recreational residence, we are legally obliged to do so. This does not give you permission to live permanently at that address.

More information

Do you have any questions? Please contact the Space team by calling 14 0487.

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