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 expenses for people staying in private accommodation consist of three components for:

1. Food
2. Clothing
3. Extra allowance for refugees living with a host family

The amount of these components depends on the composition and size of the household. Please find additional information here.

Other topics

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.

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.