I am going to live independently: what do I need to arrange and what am I entitled to?

Whether you are moving into student housing or renting or buying a home, there are many things you need to arrange if you are moving out to live on your own.

• The Wijzer in geldzaken (opens in new tab) website has all the information you need. This website also has information about mandatory and useful insurance policies (opens in new tab).
• The Digidingen-desk (opens in new tab) website is an information point for young people. It offers a useful checklist that clearly outlines what you need to arrange. Tip: download and print the checklist.
• If your living situation changes, notify the Tax and Customs Administration (opens in new tab).
• For information on fixed expenses when living independently, we recommend the Nibud (opens in new tab) website.

Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.

Go to your local District or village community centre. Or contact the city of Leeuwarden.