Until now, candidate tenants received priority if they had lived in the municipality for at least 6 years at some point. This meant that even those living elsewhere for a long time could receive priority. From the effective date, this principle will change.
The change stipulates that candidates who have resided in the municipality for at least 10 uninterrupted years at the time of allocation will now receive the highest priority. This adjustment is based on the principle of local residency.
This adjustment may affect the position on the waiting list for candidate tenants. Depending on the residency history of the candidate and their potential partner, their place on the list may move up or down.
Importantly, tenant registrations will be maintained, and accumulated waiting times will not be lost. Only the order in which candidates are eligible for social housing may change as a result.
