Over welke wijken gaat de aanvraag?

The application applies to the following neighborhoods: Heilust, Kaalheide, Bleijerheide, Erenstein, Rolduckerveld, Nulland

Over welke straten en complexen gaat de aanvraag?

The application applies to the following streets and residential complexes:StreetsSchleidenstraatHonéestraatNummer II straatNieuwstraatMelchiorstraatBurgemeester SavelberglaanFranckstraatMucherveldstraatLempersstraatKipstraatDeken QuodbachlaanSt. PieterstraatAkerstraatResidential complexesNieuwenhagerwegWillem AlexanderstraatWaubacherwegSt. Pieterstraat – Akkerheide

Welke regels gelden er vanaf 1 juli 2026?

You can rent a home in an area covered by the Parkstad Act if you:have lived in the Parkstad region for more than 6 consecutive years orhave an income from, for example:employment, a private business, a pension, early retirement, or Social Securitystudent financial aidAnd:you receive a positive result from the police background checkIf you do not meet these requirements, you cannot rent a home in these areas.You can, however, apply for homes in other parts of Kerkrade where the Parkstad Act does not apply.

Park City Act

The municipality of Kerkrade wants its neighborhoods to be safe and pleasant places to live. That is why the Parkstad Act (officially: Wbmgp, Act on Special Measures for Metropolitan Issues) will take effect on July 1, 2026.

This law may be applied when the quality of life in a neighborhood is under pressure and establishes additional rules for the allocation of rental housing. If you wish to rent a home in a Parkstad Act area after that date, you will need a housing permit.

What is a housing permit?

A housing permit is official authorization to live in a residence within a designated area. The rules and Requirements obtaining such a permit are set forth in the housing ordinance for the Wbmgp area.

Which neighborhoods does the application concern?

The application applies to the following neighborhoods:

Heilust
Bare Heath
Bleijerheide
Erenstein
Rolduckerveld
Nulland

Which streets and complexes does the application concern?

The application applies to the following streets and residential complexes:

Streets

Schleiden Street
Honee Street
Number II Street
New Street
Melchior Street
Mayor Savelberg Avenue
Franck Street
Mucherveld Street
Lempers Street
Chicken Street
Quodbachlaan Blanket
St. Peter Street
Aker Street

Residential complexes

Newenhager Road
Willem Alexander Street
Waubacher Road
St. Pieter Street – Akkerheide

What does this mean for the people who currently live in these neighborhoods?

Nothing is changing at the moment. The municipality has received approval for its application from the ministry. The aim is to implement the law on July 1, 2026. From that moment on, rules will apply to renting a home in a Wbmgp area.

What rules will apply from July 1, 2026?

You can rent a home in an area where the Parkstad Act applies if you:

has lived in the Parkstad region for more than 6 consecutive years or
has an income, for example from:
- work
- one's own company
- retirement, early retirement, or state pension
- student financing

And:

you receive a positive recommendation from the police check

If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be able to rent a home in these areas.
However, you can respond to listings in other parts of Kerkrade where the Parkstad Act does not apply.

How do I apply for a housing permit?

At this time, it is not yet possible to apply for a housing permit. Starting July 1, you will find more information about the application process here.

Where can I go with questions?

You can contact the municipality of Kerkrade at parkstadwet@kerkrade.nl or by calling 14 045.

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