{"id":2839,"date":"2021-03-31T15:55:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T13:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garantie.be\/rental-guarantee-brussels-capital\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:48:13","slug":"rental-guarantee-brussels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garantie.be\/en\/rental-guarantee-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Guarantee for Housing in Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Rental Guarantees in Brussels: Rules, Amounts, and Solutions<\/h1>\n

\n In Brussels, rental guarantees have been regulated by the Brussels Housing Code since January 1, 2018. Set up your rental guarantee in just a few hours, without tying up your savings. \n <\/p>\n

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Regulations<\/p>\n

The Brussels Housing Code<\/h2>\n

\n Since January 1, 2018, the rules governing residential rental leases have been regionalized in Belgium. In Brussels, the Brussels Housing Code<\/strong> governs residential rental lease agreements, including the conditions for establishing a rental guarantee. \n <\/p>\n

\n This regionalization means that the rules applicable in Brussels differ from those in effect in the Walloon Region or the Flemish Region. It is therefore essential to have a thorough understanding of the Brussels regulatory framework before signing a lease. \n <\/p>\n\n \n

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Maximum legal amount in Brussels<\/p>\n

\n The Brussels Housing Code sets the rental guarantee at a maximum of 2 months’ rent<\/strong>, regardless of the type of rental guarantee chosen (organization, escrow account, or bank guarantee).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Process<\/p>\n

How to Set Up Your Rental Guarantee?<\/h2>\n

\n Setting up your rental guarantee involves three simple steps, from searching for a place to live to receiving the keys.\n <\/p>\n

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Find a Place to Live<\/h3>\n

\n You find a place to live in Brussels-Capital and sign a rental lease. The landlord asks you for a rental guarantee of up to 2 months’ rent. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Provide the security<\/h3>\n

\n You can create your application on garantie.be in just a few minutes. Your request is reviewed, and you\u2019ll receive a guarantee certificate within a few hours, without having to pay any money up front. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Receive the keys<\/h3>\n

\n You should give the certificate to your landlord. This fulfills the guarantee requirement, and you can move into your new home in Brussels. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Social Assistance<\/p>\n

Assistance Available in Brussels for Rental Guarantees<\/h2>\n

\n If you cannot afford to provide the rental guarantee yourself, there are several public assistance programs available in the Brussels Region.\n <\/p>\n

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Brussels Housing Fund<\/h3>\n

\n The Brussels Region Housing Fund offers an interest-free loan<\/strong> covering up to 100% of the rental guarantee amount. This loan is subject to income requirements. You repay the amount advanced in installments once you have moved into your home. \n <\/p>\n \n fondsdulogement.be\n <\/line><\/polyline><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n

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BRUGAL<\/h3>\n

\n BRUGAL is a Brussels-based solidarity fund<\/strong> that allows low-income tenants to build up their security deposit through monthly payments ranging from \u20ac5 to \u20ac30. The CPAS may cover these monthly payments for people in extremely precarious situations. It\u2019s a flexible and accessible solution. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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CPAS<\/h3>\n

\n Your local CPAS office in Brussels can assist in three ways: an advance against a guarantee<\/strong> (the CPAS advances the funds), a letter of guarantee<\/strong> (a commitment to pay in the event of damage), or by providing a bank guarantee<\/strong>. Contact the CPAS office in your municipality. \n <\/p>\n \n Find My CPAS\n <\/line><\/polyline><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Comparison<\/p>\n

Why choose garantie.be?<\/h2>\n

\n There are several options available to you for setting up your rental guarantee in Brussels. Here are the main differences. \n <\/p>\n

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