Status holders in hotel at KaFra Housing Zoetermeer
The municipality of Zoetermeer, in collaboration with the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA), has made agreements about the temporary housing of status holders in the hotel of KaFra Housing at Danny Kayelaan 20 in Zoetermeer. This decision is necessary because the municipality has not met its 2024 target.
Phased housing
In 2024, the municipality of Zoetermeer unfortunately failed to meet the legal task. More time is needed to find suitable housing for status holders.
The municipality will therefore rent 50 rooms in the hotel from KaFra Housing as of February 2025. This will provide temporary housing for up to 100 status holders, with which the municipality of Zoetermeer will still meet its task. The status holders will be housed in the hotel in phases within 2 weeks from 3 February. This phased approach will ensure that housing is carefully organised and that good guidance can be provided.
KaFra Housing
KaFra Housing is an experienced organisation, specialised in developing, realising and managing housing concepts for specific target groups such as international employees, emergency seekers and status holders. KaFra Housing is responsible for the management and daily organisation on site. This means that Welfare Officers are present 24 hours a day. They maintain close contact with the residents and the environment. KaFra Housing offers safe, high-quality and well-organised housing at over 20 locations, ensuring a pleasant and safe living environment for both residents and neighbours.
Hotel and Accommodation Regulations (HAR)
In order to reduce the pressure on the COA's reception capacity, the hotel and accommodation scheme (HAR) for status holders was created. Status holders in a reception location who are waiting for permanent housing can already temporarily live in their future municipality via the HAR. For example, in a hotel or holiday home. With the HAR, the costs for housing are reimbursed by the government for 6 months.
The municipality of Zoetermeer, by using the HAR, gets more time to find suitable housing for status holders. This helps to prevent the pressure on the housing market from increasing further for other home seekers, such as starters and emergency seekers.
Status holders who have been assigned to the municipality of Zoetermeer are currently staying in asylum seekers' centres throughout the Netherlands. By housing them in Zoetermeer via the hotel and accommodation scheme, they can already start their integration.
Previous experience and communication
The municipality also used the HAR in late 2023/early 2024 when a group of status holders were accommodated in the same building. Local residents will be informed by letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Via the link below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the reception of status holders in the hotel of KaFra Housing at Danny Kayelaan 20 in Zoetermeer. Is your question not listed? Then you can email this question to projecten.pmv@zoetermeer.nl .
Questions and answers about reception of status holders in KaFra Housing hotel
