KNM: Wonen in Nederland
Housing in the Netherlands is divided into social housing (sociale huur), private rental (vrije sector), and owner-occupied (koopwoning). Social housing i...
Housing in the Netherlands is divided into social housing (sociale huur), private rental (vrije sector), and owner-occupied (koopwoning). Social housing is managed by housing corporations (woningcorporaties) and has long waiting lists, especially in cities like Amsterdam. The housing market is competitive.
| English | Dutch | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| Social housing | Sociale huur | Affordable rent, income limits apply |
| Private rental | Vrije sector | Higher rent, no waiting list |
| Owner-occupied home | Koopwoning | You buy and own the property |
| Housing corporation | Woningcorporatie | Manages social housing |
| Registration time | Inschrijftijd | Years on waiting list |
| Rental contract | Huurcontract | Your agreement with landlord |
| Housing Task | Dutch | What to Arrange |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | Energiecontract | Electricity, gas, or heating contract for your home |
| Water | Waterbedrijf | Separate water supplier for your address |
| Municipal taxes | Gemeentelijke belastingen | Local taxes for waste, sewage, or property |
| Waste collection | Afvalinzameling | Follow the gemeente waste calendar |
| Moving house | Verhuizen | Report your new address to the gemeente |
| Estate agent | Makelaar | Helps with renting, buying, or selling a home |
| Practical Housing Fact | Dutch | What to Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | Hypotheek | A loan to buy a home; your income and contract matter |
| Notary | Notaris | Official who arranges the legal transfer when buying a house |
| Urgency | Urgentieverklaring | Sometimes helps people with serious urgent housing need |
| Rent problems | Huurcommissie | Independent organization for some rent and service-cost disputes |
| Municipal taxes | Afvalstoffenheffing, rioolheffing, OZB | Waste, sewage, and property taxes from the municipality |
| Bulky waste | Grofvuil | Large waste must be collected by appointment or brought to the milieustraat |
| Meter reading | Meterstand | Give readings for energy or water when moving and often once a year |
| Annual bill | Jaarrekening | Final yearly bill for energy or water use |
Voorbeelden
- Huur je of heb je een koophuis?
- Do you rent or own a home?
- Ik sta ingeschreven voor sociale huur.
- I am registered for social housing.
- De wachttijd is erg lang.
- The waiting time is very long.
- Mijn huurcontract is voor onbepaalde tijd.
- My rental contract is indefinite.
Studienotitie
Register for social housing as soon as possible - in Amsterdam, waiting times can exceed 15 years! Websites like WoningNet handle registrations. For private rentals, beware of scams: never pay before viewing, and check if the landlord actually owns the property.
Oefen na het lezen
Train kennis van de Nederlandse maatschappij met getimede KNM-oefenvragen.
Combineer KNM met de andere onderdelen van het inburgeringsexamen.
