Long-Term Rental of a Residence

Would you like to rent out a room, apartment, or house for an extended period? This is possible on Bonaire, but only if you comply with the applicable rules. On this page, you can read about when long-term rentals are permitted.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

You can check the Bonaire Spatial Development Plan (ROB) to see if long-term rentals are permitted on your property.

Renting out a home for the long term means renting a room, apartment, or home to the same person or household for more than 90 consecutive days. This is called long-term rental.

Long-term rental is intended for permanent or semi-permanent occupancy.

This type of rental is not intended for tourist stays.

You are not permitted to rent out a residence for the long term everywhere on Bonaire. Long-term rentals are only permitted in areas zoned for:

Residential

In areas zoned for Recreation, long-term rentals are not permitted.

When can you apply for this?

Your room, house, or apartment must be rented out for at least 90 consecutive days.

This must be a continuous period to the same person or the same household.

Nuisance
You are jointly responsible for the behavior of your tenants.
You must prevent disturbances to neighbors.
If there are reports or indications of disturbances, the Supervision & Enforcement Department may launch an investigation.

Fire Safety
The property must comply with the regulations of the BES Building Code.
This means, among other things, that the property must be fire-safe.

How do you apply for this?

Here’s how to rent out your property for the long term:

Check the Bonaire Spatial Development Plan (ROB) to see if renting is permitted in your neighborhood and at your location.
Decide whether you want to rent out a room, an apartment, or the entire property.
Verify that you meet the requirements for long-term rental.
Ensure that your property complies with the rules regarding safety and the prevention of nuisances.

Reporting Disturbances or Illegal Rentals

Are you experiencing disturbances caused by people renting a property in your neighborhood? If so, you can contact the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN).

Do you suspect that a property is being rented out illegally?
If so, you can file a report with the Supervision and Enforcement Directorate.

Who can you contact?

Directorate of Supervision and Enforcement (T&H)
Adress: Kaya Grandi 56-58
Telephone: (+599) 790 0707
Email: bisami_th@bonairegov.com

Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What do we do with your personal data?

When you submit a request or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.

The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.

The most important rules are:

The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data necessary to process your request or report.
They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care.
Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.