FAQDo you have a question about housing in the Brussels-Capital Region? The most frequently asked questions are listed on this page.bhg.table_of_content.titleHousing searchStandardsFinancial assistance for tenantsResidential leaseOwnersHousing searchI'm looking for somewhere to rent. Can you help me?I am in an emergency situation (homeless), what should I do?StandardsThe housing I am renting is in poor condition. I think it is unhealthy and does not meet the standards of the Brussels Housing Code. What can I do?Financial assistance for tenantsRent deposit:I need financial help to set up my rent deposit. Who can I contact?Rent allowance:What is rent allowance?Does my home have to meet certain standards or be below a certain rent for me to qualify for rent allowance?Do I need to register the tenancy agreement I am submitting with my application?I already rent social housing. Will I be entitled to rent allowance?I rent accommodation through a social housing agency (AIS). Will I be entitled to rent allowance?What criteria define a single-parent family?Can this rent allowance be combined with the relocation allowance?What documents must be enclosed with the application form?Residential leaseHow is rent indexation calculated?How is a tenancy agreement registered? Who is responsible for this, and what are the registration fees?What work or repairs are the responsibility of the landlord or tenant in the rented property?My landlord wants to sell the property I am renting. What can happen?How can I obtain legal assistance? Who do I contact?OwnersWhat purchasing assistance is available in the Brussels-Capital Region?What regional premiums are available for homeowners (renovation, energy, etc.)?Can I keep my home unoccupied as a landlord in the Brussels-Capital Region? de Bruxelles-Capitale ?
