Nu Nieuws: Increase in Permanent Residency at Holiday Parks
Government Initiative to Address Housing Shortage
One of the top priorities of the new cabinet is addressing the housing shortage in the Netherlands. Recent calculations reveal that over 400,000 housing units are needed, which cannot be constructed overnight. In light of this, coalition parties have agreed to tolerate permanent residency in recreational homes.
Rising Numbers of Permanent Residents
According to data released by the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS), as of January 1, 2024, more than 59,000 persons are officially registered as residents at holiday parks, marking a 14% increase compared to five years ago. Rob van den Hazel, program manager for Vital Holiday Parks across eleven municipalities in the Veluwe, says that this trend should be taken seriously by the government.
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