Brugge Opens Renovated Crisis Home in Historic Rectory

The former rectory at Potterierei 80 has been given a social purpose as temporary accommodation for Brugge families in need.

Generic image of the facade of a historic brick building with arched windows and a tiled roof, representing a former rectory repurposed for social housing in Flanders.
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Generic image of the facade of a historic brick building with arched windows and a tiled roof, representing a former rectory repurposed for social housing in Flanders.

The City of Brugge has put a fully renovated property at Potterierei 80 into use, which will serve a social purpose as a crisis home for families in need.

The former rectory provides temporary shelter in a safe and comfortable environment, with tailored support to help families work towards a new start. The city is responding to the growing need for temporary accommodation, particularly for larger families.
The historic building, formed by merging two older deep houses in the late 18th century, retained its character during renovation. Original masonry and beams were preserved. After considering demolition in 1950, the protected heritage site now receives a new social function.
The City of Brugge continues to focus on safe and quality accommodation. A comfortable living environment helps families rebuild stability, with the crisis home serving as a starting point for a support program aimed at recovery, self-reliance, and integration.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Brugge — Nieuws (29/10/2026)