News item | 30-03-2026 | 15:06
As of May 1, 2026, host families recruited through Takecarebnb will receive €150 per month for the period that an asylum seeker or status holder stays with them. The Minister of Asylum and Migration, Bart van den Brink, has decided to run a one-year pilot, starting on May 1, 2026. The pilot follows a commitment to Member of Parliament Van Dijk (SGP) to explore options for a volunteer allowance for host families.
Additional host families
With the compensation of €150 per month, Takecarebnb believes it can find 50 additional host families per year. Now there are already around 500. Introducing a volunteer allowance offers several advantages. For example, lowering financial barriers for host families, reducing pressure on COA shelters, giving an impetus to private initiatives and recognizing the efforts of host families.
Minister Van den Brink: “With the continued pressure on reception, additional host families are very welcome. By granting host families a volunteer allowance, the additional costs they incur by taking in a guest can be covered. In this pilot it can be seen whether a volunteer allowance actually provides more host families. This also recognizes the efforts of host families.”
Participation
Staying with host families promotes participation and integration by, for example, learning Dutch and building social contacts. This can help you find paid work or volunteer work.
The pilot will be evaluated in the spring of 2027.
