The Netherlands is one of Europe's most mature markets for stacaravans and mobile homes, with thousands of recreatieparken (leisure parks) across the country, from Friesland and Overijssel to Zeeland and North Brabant. Green Village sells and delivers mobile homes across the whole of the Netherlands, with specialist transporters. The Dutch market stands out for its high-quality recreatieparken where stacaravans function as premium holiday homes with significant rental yields. Prices start from 7 744 euros for used units and reach 344 694 € for luxury lodges. VAT in the Netherlands is 21%. Green Village handles transport from the UK, Belgium, or other European countries, customs clearance when needed, and installation on recreatieparken or private land, offering a complete turnkey service.
Regulations
In the Netherlands, placement of stacaravans and mobile homes is regulated by the Omgevingswet (in force since 1 January 2024) and each gemeente's omgevingsplan (the former bestemmingsplan). On licensed recreatieparken, no separate omgevingsvergunning is typically required, as placement is managed by the park operator. On private land, an omgevingsvergunning (planning activity and, where applicable, building activity) is generally needed — check via the Omgevingsloket before buying. The applicable VAT rate is 21% (btw). For UK imports, units have EU customs duty already included in the final price.
Transport
Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price across the Netherlands and Benelux, for units sourced from the UK and other European countries.
Pricing
Stacaravan prices in the Netherlands range from 7 744 euros for used units to 344 694 € for luxury lodges. The average price for a stacaravan in good condition is 25,000 to 50,000 euros including transport. VAT at 21% applies. Green Village offers financing from 24 to 120 months at rates from 10% nominal (11.8% APR).
Installation
Stacaravan installation in the Netherlands is mainly on recreatieparken, where pitches have water, electricity, gas, and sewage connections ready. Green Village coordinates delivery, placement and levelling on the pitch, technical connections (NEN standards), and final inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a permit for a stacaravan in the Netherlands? +
- On licensed holiday parks, a separate environmental permit (omgevingsvergunning) is usually not required. On private land, it depends on the municipality's omgevingsplan (the former bestemmingsplan) — check whether the plot is zoned as a 'recreatiewoning' (recreational/seasonal-use dwelling, permanent residency not allowed) or as regular housing, since this determines which rules apply and whether full-time living is permitted.
- What is the VAT rate on stacaravans in the Netherlands? +
- The VAT (btw) rate is 21%.
- How does transport to the Netherlands work? +
- Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, Green Village's logistics division, and is included in the delivered price, covering the whole of the Benelux and units sourced from the UK.
- Does Green Village operate in the Netherlands? +
- Yes. We sell and deliver across the whole of the Netherlands, with specialist transport partners.
- Can I rent out my stacaravan on a recreatiepark? +
- Yes, many recreatieparken offer rental management with typical yields of 8,000 to 15,000 euros annually depending on location and season.
