Mantel care home

How does it work?

You do not need a permit for a sheltered housing unit on your own property. However, there are a number of rules. For example, you must comply with the Building Works Decree on the Environment. This contains rules on safety, health and the environment.

Other rules

• A maximum of 2 people may live in the informal care home, at least one of whom receives or provides informal care.
• When in doubt about the informal care relationship, the municipality may ask for a statement from a family doctor, district nurse or other knowledgeable person or agency.
• You must comply with the General Requirements for associated structures. These are rules for such things as the size and location of the structure.
• You may only use first floor of the family care home as living space.
• Are you converting an existing structure at the home into a home for informal care? If so, the size need not meet the Requirements for Permit-Free Construction.
• Do you live outside the built-up area and choose a relocatable home for care? Then there are no additional Requirements for a building area.
• When the informal care ends, you may no longer use the structure as a home. You do not have to demolish the home, but you must remove the kitchen and bathroom.

What should I do?

• Check online at nl to see if your building plans are permit-free. If you still need to apply for a permit, you can also do so through this counter.

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