{"id":2940,"date":"2021-04-01T16:06:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garantie.be\/rental-guarantee-wallonia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:57:48","slug":"rental-guarantee-wallonia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garantie.be\/en\/rental-guarantee-wallonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Guarantees in Wallonia, Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Wallonia<\/p>\n

Rental Guarantees in Wallonia: Rules, Amounts, and Solutions<\/h1>\n

\n In Wallonia, the rental guarantee has been governed by the Walloon Code on Housing and Sustainable Housing since 2018. Set up your guarantee in just a few hours, without tying up your savings. \n <\/p>\n

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Regulations<\/p>\n

The Walloon Housing Code<\/h2>\n

\n Since 2018, the rules governing rental leases have been regionalized in Belgium. In the Walloon Region, the Walloon Code on Housing and Sustainable Living<\/strong> governs rental lease agreements, including the conditions for establishing a rental guarantee. \n <\/p>\n

\n Unlike Brussels, where all forms of security deposits are capped at two months, Wallonia sets different amounts depending on the type of deposit chosen. It is important to be familiar with these rules before signing a lease in Wallonia. \n <\/p>\n\n \n

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Statutory Amounts in Wallonia<\/p>\n

\n Guarantee through an organization or escrow account: up to 2 months’ rent<\/strong>. Bank guarantee: up to 3 months’ rent<\/strong>, subject to agreement with the bank.\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 Wallonia and sign a rental lease. The landlord asks you for a rental guarantee, usually two months’ rent, either through a third-party agency or a blocked account. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Provide collateral<\/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 submit the certificate to your landlord. This fulfills the guarantee requirement, and you can move into your new home in Wallonia. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Social Assistance<\/p>\n

Financial Assistance Available in Wallonia 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 Walloon Region.\n <\/p>\n

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Interest-free loan<\/h3>\n

\n Since May 2021<\/strong>, Wallonia has been offering an interest-free loan<\/strong> covering up to 100% of the rental guarantee amount, subject to income requirements. Repayment is made in installments once the tenant has moved into the rental unit. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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CPAS<\/h3>\n

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

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Walloon Housing Fund<\/h3>\n

\n The Wallonia Housing Fund offers solutions tailored to low-income households, including social mortgage loans. For rental guarantees, contact your local office to find out what assistance is available for your situation. \n <\/p>\n \n fondsdulogement.be\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 Wallonia. Here are the main differences. \n <\/p>\n

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\n Rental Guarantee Through an Agency \u2014 Without Tying Up Your Capital\n <\/p>\n