Permit requirement for pied-à-terre in Amsterdam 2026

A pied-à-terre in Amsterdam is a second home that is used as a temporary base and is not the main residence. The Local authority considers this to be a residence for those who have their primary residence elsewhere and work in Amsterdam a few days a week or a month, provide informal care, or regularly stay in the city. Until the end of 2025, this use is permitted without a permit, provided you meet the applicable conditions.

What are the conditions for a pied-à-terre?

• You are not registered in Amsterdam (your main residence is elsewhere)
• You can have a maximum of one second home in the city.
• You use the property exclusively for yourself, so no vacation rentals, office use, or use by third parties.
• The property is not social or mid-range rental housing.
• For owner-occupied homes: the title deed does not include an obligation to use the property as your primary residence or to register in the Personal Records Database (mandatory owner-occupancy).
• If the property is not occupied by your child, in that case it is no longer a pied-à-terre.

What will change on January 1, 2026?

From January 1, 2026, a permit will be required for second residences in Amsterdam. The Local authority this measure to limit the number of pied-à-terres and combat vacancy rates. A distinction will be made between existing situations and new applications.

Existing pied-à-terres

Anyone who already owns a pied-à-terre on December 31, 2025, and meets the above conditions may be eligible for a temporary one-year permit.

New applications from 2026 onwards

From 2026 onwards, a permit will only be granted in the following cases:

• You will work at least two days a week for six months in Amsterdam.
• You provide at least eight hours of informal care per week to a resident of Amsterdam.
• You are moving abroad after having lived in Amsterdam for at least three consecutive years.

In addition, the following conditions apply:

• You are not registered as a resident with the Local authority
• You do not use the property as an office or for vacation rentals.

You must register a pied-à-terre with the Local authority via: leegstand.wonen@amsterdam.nl

Do you have a pied-à-terre or are you considering getting one in Amsterdam? Seek advice from Broersma Wonen in good time. The permit is valid for three years. We can advise you on how to deal with this. Our knowledge of the housing market in Amsterdam, current regulations, and legal review will help you make the right decisions with an eye for timing, strategy, and future value. We can also help you find a suitable solution.