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Rent out a room
A spare room can host a student, a worker on assignment or travellers.
How to get started
- Check that your lease or your building's co-ownership rules allow it.
- Choose: long-term letting (students) or short-term (travellers).
- Get the room ready: bedding, storage, cleanliness.
- Write house rules and a clear agreement.
Skills needed
- Customer contact
Tools and equipment needed
- Spare room
Good tips
- Letting to a student for the school year takes less management than short-term letting.
Watch out for
- Tenants: you need your landlord's written consent.
Rules to know
France
Rent from a room is income you must declare. An exemption exists, under conditions, for a room in your main home; short-term letting may require a declaration at the town hall.
Belgium
The rules depend on the region and the length of stay; tourist letting often requires registration. The income must be declared.
Rules to know in the guide
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Where to find opportunities and information
- impots.gouv.fr (France)
French tax administration. - SPF Finances (Belgium)
Belgian tax administration.