Huisvestingsverordening Gooi en Vechtstreek 2024 – Regional Housing Allocation Ordinance
The Huisvestingsverordening Gooi en Vechtstreek 2024 is a municipal ordinance established by the council of the municipality of Gooise Meren in accordance with Article 4 of the Huisvestingswet 2014. Valid from January 1, 2024, through December 30, 2027, this regulation governs the distribution of scarce living space and the composition of the housing stock within the North Holland region. The regional scope covers the municipalities of Blaricum, Gooise Meren, Hilversum, Huizen, Laren, and Wijdemeren.
The document defines legal frameworks for the allocation of social housing, the issuance of housing permits (huisvestingsvergunning), and the management of priority statuses (urgentie). It details specific regulatory domains including the withdrawal, merging, conversion, and splitting of residential properties. Structural elements of the ordinance include definitions of betaalbare huurwoning (affordable rental housing), procedures for direct mediation, and specific schemes such as the spoedzoekregeling (emergency search scheme) and the oude waarde (old value) transitional arrangement.
This ordinance serves as the primary reference for housing associations, private landlords, and developers operating within the Gooi en Vechtstreek housing market region to ensure compliance with regional residency and income requirements.
Housing Permit Requirements
A housing permit is mandatory for occupying designated independent dwellings with a rent price below the rental subsidy limit. For the year 2023, this threshold is set at a monthly rent of €808.06.
- Income Limit: Applicants must have a collective annual household income not exceeding €56,329 (2023 price level).
- Nationality: Occupants must possess Dutch nationality or a valid residence title as per the Vreemdelingenwet 2000.
- Age Requirement: The primary applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- Exemptions: Permits are not required for specific categories such as houseboats, caravans, business dwellings, or temporary rentals specifically designated under the Leegstandwet.
Priority Categories and Urgency Criteria
The ordinance establishes a regional urgency committee to evaluate applications for priority housing based on several defined criteria. Priority is granted via a formal urgentiebeschikking which is generally valid for three months.
- Medical Grounds: Situations where the current housing prevents the recovery or maintenance of physical or psychological health.
- Homelessness with Minors: Parents who, following a relationship breakdown, are unable to house their minor children.
- Financial Hardship: Unforeseen financial disruption where housing costs can no longer be met through no fault of the applicant.
- Violence and Safety: Acute threats or actual violence making continued residency in the current home impossible.
- Social Indication: Severe social problems directly related to the current housing situation.
Housing Stock Composition and Permits
Chapter 6 regulates changes to the existing housing stock to prevent the loss of affordable living space. Activities involving the withdrawal or conversion of residential units require specific permits issued by the Mayor and Aldermen.
- Onttrekkingsvergunning: Required for withdrawing a dwelling from the housing stock for office use, practice space, or demolition.
- Omzettingsvergunning: Necessary when converting independent housing into non-independent living spaces (room rentals).
- Splitsingsvergunning: Mandatory for splitting a building into separate apartment rights (appartementsrechten).
- Samenvoeging: Regulation of merging two or more dwellings into one single unit.
Ranking and Allocation Models
When multiple candidates apply for the same social housing unit, the ordinance dictates a strict ranking order. The primary models for allocation are the supply model and the lottery model.
- First Priority: Applicants with a regional urgency status matching the advertised dwelling type.
- Second Priority: Applicants with herhuisvestingsurgentie due to large-scale renovation or demolition.
- Local Binding: Up to 25% of available housing may be offered with priority to residents with economic or social ties to the specific municipality.
- Lottery (Loting): Specific schemes such as the spoedzoekregeling allow for the allocation of 50 units per year via a random generator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered an affordable rental home in Gooi en Vechtstreek?
According to Article 1.1, a betaalbare huurwoning is a rental property owned by a housing association or private landlord with a monthly rent up to €1100 (2024 price level).
What is the maximum income allowed for a social housing permit?
For 2023, the maximum collective annual household income limit to qualify for a housing permit is €56,329.
How long is a priority (urgency) certificate valid?
A granted urgentie is valid for a period of three months from the date of issuance, with a possibility for extension under strict conditions defined in Article 4.6.
What are the requirements for 'economic binding' to the region?
Economic binding requires the applicant to perform sustainable labor within the region for at least 19 hours per week under a fixed contract.
Is a permit required to split a house into multiple apartments?
Yes, Article 6.2.2 states it is prohibited to split a property into apartment rights without a valid splitsingsvergunning.
Who is eligible for the 'spoedzoekregeling' (emergency search scheme)?
Residents of the region or those with a social/economic binding who are in urgent need of housing but do not qualify for a standard urgency status may participate in this lottery for a maximum of 50 homes per year.
What happens if I refuse a suitable housing offer while holding urgency?
Under Article 4.7, the urgency status can be revoked if the applicant refuses a suitable housing offer without a valid reason.
Are student rooms or non-independent living spaces covered by this permit?
No, Article 2.1 specifies that housing permits are not required for non-independent living spaces (onzelfstandige woonruimte).
