The Netherlands saw a sharp increase in permits for temporary homes last year, with nearly 6,200 issued in 2024—a 47% rise compared to 2023. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the total number of permits for such housing between 2020 and 2024 reached around 18,000, highlighting growing interest in flexible housing solutions.
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Temporary homes offer a fast, though short-term, solution to the ongoing housing crisis.
These pre-fabricated units, often aimed at students and refugees, can be deployed quickly and typically include shared amenities like kitchens. They are usually built on land awaiting future development and can stay in place for up to 10 years.
Provinces with higher population density issued the most permits. Noord-Brabant led with 1,600 permits in 2024, followed by Noord-.
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