Hospitality Rental

Hospita rental offers residents of Geldrop-Mierlo the opportunity to rent out a room in their home to someone, who needs it. This helps reduce the housing shortage and provides landlords with additional income and companionship.

In Geldrop-Mierlo, the municipality works together with the municipality of Helmond, Housing Corporation Compaen and Hospi Housing to stimulate and facilitate hospice rentals. This cooperation ensures a better connection to the housing needs of residents in both municipalities.

For more information and support in finding a suitable tenant, landlords can contact Hospi Housing. They offer advice and help in drafting leases to ensure that the rental process runs smoothly.

By renting out a room, you are not only helping someone find housing, but also contributing to a more efficient use of the existing housing stock in the community.

These are the rules for hospice rentals

Someone has a room left who wants to rent it out. This room has a shared kitchen and bathroom and no private quarters. The rental period is usually temporary (trial period).

  • You may rent out a maximum of one room; this does not require a permit. 
  • You live in the property yourself.
  • You use at least 50% of the space yourself.
  • Your tenant has a minimum of 12 square meters of living space.
  • Your tenant will receive a lease through Hospi Housing.
  • Your home must meet fire safety requirements.
  • For all additional rules and information on hospice rentals, please refer to the rules of the Rijksoverheid consult.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are questions and answers to frequently asked questions about Hospita rentals.

What is hospice rental?

Someone has a room left who wants to rent it out. This room has a shared kitchen and bathroom and no private quarters. The rental period is usually temporary. With hospice rooms, the first 9 months of the lease are considered a probationary period. Within this period, the main tenant can terminate the agreement without cause. This is subject to a notice period of up to 3 months. This means that a tenant can live with the main tenant for a maximum of 1 year (9+3 months). At the latest after 9 months, the lease must be terminated. Compaen does not allow renting for longer than this period.

Why do we think this is important?

In Geldrop-Mierlo, housing shortage is an important issue. Waiting times for social rental housing are long and rental housing in the free sector is difficult to afford for many people. This makes it especially difficult for young people to make a good start in the housing market.
At the same time, there are also many people in Geldrop-Mierlo and its surroundings who have extra space in their homes. Although new construction projects contribute to addressing the housing shortage, making better use of the existing housing stock offers an additional solution. For example, by renting out rooms through hospita rentals, we can jointly contribute to reducing the housing shortage.

Can the municipality help me rent out a room?

If you want to rent out a room, please contact Hospi Housing, with whom we work. Hospi Housing will help you with every step to rent a room at home.

Do I have to pay taxes on my rental income?

If you meet the Rijksoverheid s hospita rental rules and the total rental income per year is less than €6,324 (2025) you do not have to declare this income on your income tax return. Read more about the room rental exemption on the Tax Office website.

How will this affect my state pension, rent and healthcare benefits?

Hospita rental does not affect your AOW, rent or care allowance. This is due to the fact that the cost-sharing norm does not apply. This is because you do not form a shared household and have a commercial relationship. This is different in the case of cohabitation.
Would you like more information about benefits? Then visit the website of Rijksoverheid.

Does hospice rental affect my benefits?

Income from hospice rentals does not affect benefits or unemployment compensation. Hospi Housing can inform you about this. For a Social assistance benefit , rental income does count as income. In this case, it is best to contact the municipality. If in doubt, check with the municipality's Income team first to find out what the consequences might be for your personal situation.

I'm a tenant! Can I participate in this? And how does that work?

Yes, provided the property owner gives permission to rent out a room. Compaen supports tenants who want to rent out a room.

What must a room meet?

It does not matter whether you have a small room or a large attic room. However, a hospice room must meet a number of Requirements . The Requirements can be found on the Rijksoverheid website.

How do I find a nice person to come rent a room with me?

Do you want to rent out a room, but don't know to whom? Then you can contact Hospi Housing, with whom we work. Hospi Housing will help you find a suitable tenant. You can specify exactly what you are looking for.

What should I think about if I want to rent out a room?

Get permission from housing association or mortgage lender. Unsure what to do? Contact Hospi Housing and they will help you out!

How much time does it take to be a landlady?

It's entirely up to you. Spending time with your tenant is not an obligation. You decide whether and how much time you spend together. Hospi Housing will help you decide what arrangements to make with your tenant in advance. However, we recommend that you make clear agreements in advance.

Can I turn to the municipality in the event of a dispute with my tenant?

No, that is a matter between landlord and tenant. A landlord must comply with the Good Landlord Act. These rules counteract rental abuses, such as housing discrimination or an excessive security deposit. More information can be found on the Reporting Landlord Misconduct page.

I am an owner-occupant. Can I participate in this? And how does that work?

Yes you can. However, you must check if your mortgage lender gives permission to rent out a room. 

Do I have to live alone to become a landlady?

It does not matter whether you live alone, with a partner or with children.

I don't have a room to spare, but can offer a couch. Is that a good idea?

No, this is not a hospice rental. Hospice rental involves renting out a room with shared facilities. There is a lease.

I would like to keep my privacy though, is that possible?

Some house rules will help you get off to a good start. Hospi Housing also has sample contracts that you as a landlord can use for free. These contain house rules and agreements you make with each other.

How does that work with access to different rooms in the house?

As a tenant, you may not enter the landlady's private rooms uninvited. Conversely, the same applies and we ask the landlady to respect the tenant's privacy as well. So the landlady or tenant of the landlady will not simply enter the rooms uninvited.

How's that for using bathroom, toilet and kitchen?

The room tenant must have access to a toilet, bathroom and kitchen. This may be a shared facility.

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