Questions & Answers
Financial matters
On this page, you'll find various information about financial matters. What about living expenses? Am I allowed to charge rent to my guest for the accommodation I provide? Are there implications for my benefits, allowances, or local taxes? Find answers to these questions and more here.
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Do I receive a financial compensation as a host family for accommodating guests?
No, as a host family, you are not eligible for financial compensation. However, you and your guest can make arrangements through mutual agreement regarding contributions to expenses such as utilities, water, electricity, and shared groceries. It is wise to put agreements on paper and discuss them regularly.
Does my guest have a right to income?
Yes, all individuals covered under Temporary Protection are entitled to living expenses (leefgeld). The requirement is that the person is registered in the Basic Persons Registration (Basisregistratie Personen) of a Dutch municipality. The municipality provides this allowance, which can be deposited into the guest’s bank account, a money card, or given in cash. The living […]
Am I allowed to charge rent from my guest?
Private accommodation is based on mutual voluntary agreement. Of course, arrangements can be made with your guest regarding a contribution to housing and energy costs. However, the amount of this compensation should not exceed the housing component (€80.91 per month). Be cautious when formalizing the accommodation into, for example, a rental agreement. A rental contract […]
Can my guest engage in paid work?
Yes, all individuals covered under the Temporary Protection Directive are allowed to engage in paid employment in the Netherlands. At that point, the living expenses allowance will be discontinued. You can find more information about this in the Work, Education & Leisure section.
Does providing accommodation have implications for my social assistance benefits?
The principle is that the temporary stay of a guest should not affect the amount of social assistance benefits (bijstandsuitkering). However, there are certain conditions to be met: Inform the municipality and/or the Social Insurance Bank (Sociale Verzekeringsbank) about the temporary stay of a guest from Ukraine The cost-sharing norm is generally not applied. However, […]
Does providing accommodation have implications for my AOW, Anw, or AIO?
The government aims to prevent providing accommodation from affecting the amount and duration of your benefits. You can find more information on this subject here. In any case, always report to the Social Insurance Bank (Sociale Verzekeringsbank – SVB) that you are hosting guests. Also, mention any arrangements that have been made with your guest […]
Does providing accommodation have implications for my benefits through UWV?
No, in principle, providing accommodation does not affect the amount and duration of UWV benefits. However, it is advisable to inform UWV about the accommodation. For specific questions and advice, you can contact UWV directly.
Does providing accommodation have implications for the allowances I receive?
No, the government insists that offering private accommodation will not reduce your entitlement to benefits. You will retain your full benefits. Timely, correct, and complete registration of your guests in the BRP (Basic Persons Registration) is important. The Tax Allowances Department (Dienst Toeslagen) should be able to recognize these situations. If you happen to receive […]
Does providing accommodation have implications for the amount of local taxes?
Yes, providing private accommodation can have implications for the amount of local taxes and charges you are subject to. This includes waste disposal charges, sewer charges levied by the municipality, as well as purification and pollution charges from the water board (waterschap). Generally, municipalities and water boards base the calculation of these charges on the […]
What about the liability insurance of my guests?
Yes, providing private accommodation can have implications for the amount of local taxes and charges you are subject to. This includes waste disposal charges, sewer charges levied by the municipality, as well as purification and pollution charges from the water board (waterschap). Generally, municipalities and water boards base the calculation of these charges on the […]
Is my guest allowed to drive a car in the Netherlands?
Yes, currently your guest is allowed to drive in the Netherlands and the rest of the EU if they have a valid Ukrainian driver’s license. Ukrainian driver’s licenses that expired before 2022 need to be renewed by the Ukrainian authorities first. This can be done through the Ukrainian embassy. Ukrainian driver’s licenses that expired after […]
Can my guest bring their car from Ukraine to the Netherlands?
Yes, a Ukrainian car can be used in the Netherlands when it is registered. In that case, there is an exemption from the tax on passenger cars and motorcycles. To qualify for this exemption, the following conditions must be met: The motor vehicle is registered in the Ukrainian vehicle register The guest has brought the […]
Can my guest buy a car in the Netherlands?
Yes, refugees from Ukraine are allowed to purchase a car with a Dutch license plate. In this case, they must: Take out third-party liability insurance Pay motor vehicle tax Transfer the car’s license plate to their own name: this requires valid identification and an extract from the BRP (Basic Registration of Persons), which can be […]