🏠HousingUpdated: May 2026

🏘️ Illegal vacation rental or housing fraud — where to report?

Direct answer

Illegal sublet, tourist rental without permit, or long-empty social housing = housing fraud: (1) Amsterdam Meldpunt Zoeklicht: 14 020 (pick “zoeklicht”) or online form at meldingen.amsterdam.nl. (2) Anonymous possible: your name not shared with landlord. (3) Statutory max vacation rental: 30 days/yr + max 4 tourists at once + permit BEFORE first booking. (4) Fines: up to €21,750 for rental without permit, higher on recidivism. (5) No feedback: privacy desk, city investigates without updates to you. Helps free social housing for regular tenants.

Anonymous

Possible

Phone

14 020 Zoeklicht

Max

30 days + 4 persons/yr

Step by step

1
Spot housing fraud
Constant tourist flow, many suitcases, unknown visitors, no consistent resident. Photos only public areas.
2
Gather data
Address, dates + times, description of what you see. Not ad hoc, but repeated observation over 2-4 weeks.
3
Report to Meldpunt Zoeklicht
Call 14 020 and pick “Zoeklicht”. Or online: meldingen.amsterdam.nl/woonfraude.
4
Choose anonymous or not
Anonymous: less follow-up but safe. With name: may be called back for further info.
5
Wait for enforcement
City investigates 4-12 weeks. No feedback to you (privacy). On success: owner fined, tenant possibly evicted.

All contacts

Meldpunt Zoeklicht AmsterdamAnonymous housing fraud desk

First step

📞 14 020 🔗 meldingen.amsterdam.nl/woonfraude

!WOON AmsterdamInfo on vacation rental rules

For rules check

📞 020-523 0130 🔗 wooninfo.nl

Meld Misdaad AnoniemFor severe misconduct anonymous

For serious cases

📞 0800-7000 🔗 meldmisdaadanoniem.nl

Politie (niet spoed)For criminal housing fraud

For laundering or criminal network

📞 0900-8844 🔗 politie.nl

Frequently asked questions

Can I take photos?

Only public space (street, shared hallway). Not through windows or in private home. Limited evidence value for anonymous report.

Will I get a reward?

No, no reward program. Goal is freeing social housing. Some social landlords (housing corps) DO have internal reward programs.

What if I want to rent out myself?

Vacation rental permit BEFORE first booking, max 30 nights/yr + 4 guests + 12.5% tourist tax + address registration. See amsterdam.nl/vakantieverhuur.

Sources

🔎 Common search queries

Recognise your own search? Our answer above covers all of these variants.

“Meldpunt Zoeklicht Amsterdam”
“illegal Airbnb Amsterdam report”
“social housing fraud anonymous”
“30 days 4 person rule rental”
“sublet illegal Netherlands”