Residential and living environment

Housing

Housing in the city

There is a need for more and cheaper housing. For that reason, the housing policy for the city of Leeuwarden has been amended, outlining how this will be done.

Ban on second home use

Rules on whether or not an owner-occupied property can be used as a second home.

Can I rent out my house?

Learn more about renting out your owner-occupied property and buy-up protection.

Housing with care

The City of Leeuwarden has drawn up a policy framework for housing with care. This sets out how we can best help residents who live independently and need care in the coming years.

Home equity loan

With a home equity loan, you can adapt your home to continue living safely and comfortably to your own taste.

Street names

The city executive names new streets. The Naming Committee advises the executive on this.

Real estate information

We can provide you with more information about buying a property.

House number

As a home owner, you are responsible for placing a clearly visible house number.

Leasehold property

As a leaseholder, you can take possession of your leasehold land through a redemption procedure.

Living environment

Memorial trees

Apply for a memorial tree to honour a special person, event or memory.

Leeuwarden European Youth Capital 2028?

Possible Leeuwarden candidacy for the title of European Youth Capital.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Information about PFAS and how the municipality deals with this.

City Poet of Leeuwarden

City Poet of Leeuwarden.

City Architect Studio

What will Leeuwarden, its villages and landscape look like in 2050? Where do we want to go? What do we need to do now to get out where we want to be later? The City Architect Studio (Atelier Stadsbouwmeester) will be working on this.

Digital Leeuwarden

Letters are no longer signed.

Gender Equality Plan

The European Commission has made plans to actively improve gender equality.

Online access

Keeping our online information searchable, easy to use and accessible.

Global Goals Gemeente

Leeuwarden has been what is known as a Global Goals Gemeente since 25 September 2019.

WhatsApp Neighbourhood Watch Group

WhatsApp groups are a way of contributing to a liveable and safe neighbourhood.

Security policy

Security in the City of Leeuwarden

Digital Citizens’ Panel

Contribute to a pleasant living environment: take part in the Digital Citizens’ Panel!

Safety in neighbourhoods and villages (neighbourhood safety index)

An overview of how safe it is in the City of Leeuwarden.

Research, figures and data

Surveys, Facts and figures, Open Data, Citizen panel.

Districts and villages

Information on neighbourhood panels, village associations, community centres and village halls.

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood watch is a form of civic participation.

Mienskipsfonds

Grants under the Mienskipsfonds are for initiatives that improve the liveability and vibrancy of our area.

Refuge for asylum seekers

Reception for refugees from Ukraine

The City of Leeuwarden, too, is also hosting refugees from Ukraine.

Emergency reception for asylum seekers

Emergency reception site for asylum seekers at Hotel Campanile in Goutum.

Refuge for asylum seekers ROL

The City of Leeuwarden is cooperating with the construction of a regional reception site (ROL).

Reception of refugees in the City of Leeuwarden

The City of Leeuwarden receives refugees from various countries. You can read how this reception is arranged on this page.

Doing business

Database for local entrepreneurs (DALO)

Register in the database for local entrepreneurs.

Procurement and tendering

The City of Leeuwarden has policies on procurement and tendering.

Online second-hand buyers' register (DOR)

Keeping records if you regularly sell second-hand items.

Leeuwarden in Europe

European cooperation

Leeuwarden and the European Union share many of the same ambitions.

European projects

Leeuwarden is taking part in various European projects.

International networks

We are a member of a number of international networks.

IB Green

Greening the Hemrik business park to reduce flooding and heat stress.

Water Warmth

Installing aquathermal systems at five houses and a primary school in Beerd.

SCEPA

Tackling energy poverty by leveraging existing solutions and continuing to develop them.

FLEXPOSTS

Cities' plans and the energy system.

CrAFt Cities

A project to bring together cities and residents, policymakers, arts and academics.

Active Cities

A European project to provide more cycling and walking facilities in 8 European cities.

Water4All

Improving the water supply and quality of life for all in Europe and beyond.

City of Literature

Leeuwarden-Friesland has joined the 28 cities that make up the Cities of Literature network.

UN Global Compact Network

Leeuwarden has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2010.