{"id":650,"date":"2017-01-01T12:46:10","date_gmt":"2017-01-01T11:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolevsech.eu\/?page_id=650"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:23:35","slug":"bydleni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metropolevsech.eu\/en\/potrebuji-resit\/bydleni\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>In this section you will learn basic information about housing in the Czech Republic. We will focus on renting a flat or a house, where to look for housing, what the lease agreement has to include, what is covered by your utilities bill, what are your obligations as a foreign national toward the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, and we will also provide you with useful links and contacts.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Where to Live\">Renting and Buying a Flat for Foreign Nationals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Where to Look for Housing (either for sale or for rent)\"><strong>Where to Look for Housing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Lease Agreement\"><strong>Lease and Sublease Agreement<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Fees and Services\"><strong>Fees and Services<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Deposit\"><strong>Deposit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolevsech.eu\/en\/hlaseni-mista-pobytu-cizince\/\"><strong>Reporting the Place of Residence to the Ministry of the Interior of the CR<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Where to Live\"><b>Renting and Buying a Flat for Foreign Nationals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In the Czech Republic, you can live in your own flat or house if you buy one. You can also rent a flat or house, or live inexpensively in a shared flat through a sublease. In Prague, there is also a number of private hostels offering low-cost or temporary accommodation if you find yourself in a difficult situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Housing for Foreign Nationals and Proof of Accommodation for the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When looking for accommodation as a foreign national, keep in mind that the space must be intended for living, lodging, or recreation and the living area must be sufficient for the number of people living there. This is important as you need to provide the Ministry of the Interior with aproof of accommodation when extending your stay in the CR. More information is available on the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ipc.gov.cz\/en\/forms-and-documents\/documents\/proof-of-accommodation\/\">Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"Where to Look for Housing (either for sale or for rent)\">Where to Look for Housing (either for sale or for rent)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"617\">You can contact a <strong>real estate agency<\/strong> that offers properties and mediates their sale or rental. However, you should expect that they will charge a brokerage fee. When renting, this fee usually corresponds to one month\u2019s rent. The brokerage fee varies depending on the specific real estate agency and the terms of the agreement. As a foreign national, you have no legal restrictions on buying property in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"733\">On real estate websites, you will come across the following abbreviations when searching for accommodation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"889\">\n<li data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"777\">\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"777\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"745\">1+kk<\/strong> \u2013 one room plus a kitchenette<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"824\">\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"824\"><strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"787\">1+1<\/strong> \u2013 one room plus a separate kitchen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"889\">\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"889\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">2+1, 3+1, 4+1<\/strong> \u2013 two, three, or four rooms plus a kitchen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box-fixa\"><em>A reservation agreement generally means that, for the duration of the reservation period, the property will not be offered to other prospective buyers under the terms agreed in the agreement. You will have to pay a reservation fee when concluding one. Always ask for proof of payment!<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-ok\"><em>Do not be afraid to look for a property independently and communicate directly with the owner or the lessor. You can find property listings posted by owners on various websites, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bezrealitky.com\/\">Bezrealitky<\/a>. If you need help looking for accommodation, you can contact social counselors at integration centers and nongovernmental non-profit organisations. They can help you communicate with the landlord and check the lease agreement. Finding housing is often more challenging for foreign nationals than for Czechs.<\/em><\/div>\n<h3><strong id=\"Lease Agreement\">Lease and Sublease Agreement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What is the difference between a lease and a sublease agreement? The lease agreement is used by owners who let someone use their property. The sublease agreement is used by lessees who let someone use the property (or part of it) that they lease and do not occupy themselves. A sublease gives the tenant fewer rights than a lease. The lessor may ask you to move out of the flat only if there are legal reasons to do so, whereas a sublease ends automatically when the main lease is terminated.<\/p>\n<p>A lease agreement must be made in writing. It must include the designation of the two parties \u2013 the landlord and the tenant \u2013 a description of the flat and any extras that come with it, the rent including <strong>utility fees<\/strong>, and the payment schedule (usually monthly). The agreement also usually specifies the duration of the lease. If this information is not included, the lease is considered to be for an indefinite term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-ok\">Always make sure that the lessor is entitled to conclude a lease agreement with you. If the landlord is the owner of the property, check their property rights in the <a href=\"\/\/nahlizenidokn.cuzk.cz\/\">Land Register<\/a>, a public register. You can also access the the Land Register through Mapy.cz, where, after entering any address in the Czech Republic, you can click through to &#8220;Information from Land Register&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>If it is a sublease, verify that the tenant has written consent from the owner to conclude the sublease agreement. (Consent is not required if the landlord lives in the property and the lease does not explicitly prohibit subleasing.) You should also use the Land Register if you are planning to buy a property. Check whether the seller is the true owner and whether the property is free of any encumbrances.<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-ok\">Make sure you fully understand the content of the agreement. If you receive only a Czech version, have it translated or consult it at an integration centre or NGO for free.<\/div>\n<h4><strong id=\"Fees and Services\">Fees and Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Keep in mind that the rent usually does not cover the full cost of your accommodation. Additional fees for utilities and services \u2013 such as water, gas, electricity, municipal waste collection, television and radio licence fees, a fixed telephone line, or a lift \u2013 are typically paid separately.<\/p>\n<p><em><div class=\"box-ok\">You can either have the electricity and gas accounts transferred into your name or pay advance charges to the landlord, who will settle them once a year. Water charges are usually paid as advance payments and then reconciled through the annual billing. Make sure the landlord also pays the municipal waste collection fees on your behalf. In the Czech Republic, every household is required to pay for waste collection, although the specific rules vary from one municipality to another.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Households may be subject to obligations related to the payment of radio and television license fees. Detailed information about the radio and television license fees can be found on the official websites of Czech Radio and Czech Television.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"919\"><a href=\"https:\/\/poplatek.rozhlas.cz\/\">Radio Licence Fee<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"972\"><a href=\"https:\/\/poplatky.ceskatelevize.cz\/en\/household\">Television Licence Fee<\/a><\/strong><\/div><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"998\">In the Czech Republic, bills must be paid on time. Any delay in payment can result in a fine or penalty, which may even be applied retroactively for several years!<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"Deposit\">Deposit<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The landlord will most likely ask you to pay a deposit, which is usually equal to two months\u2019 rent. The maximum allowed deposit is six months\u2019 rent. This deposit serves as a security to cover any unpaid rent or damage to items in the flat. If such a situation occurs, the landlord must calculate the damage and deduct the corresponding amount from the deposit. However, the deposit cannot be used for any other purpose, and the landlord must return it to you after the lease terminates.<\/p>\n<p><b>Low-Cost Accommodation in Prague for Emergencies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself in a difficult situation and need quick accommodation, there are many private hostels in Prague, whose prices are set on a commercial basis. There are also a few facilities such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armadaspasy.cz\/sluzby\/azylovy-dum-pro-muze-a-zeny-praha\/\">Salvation Army Shelter<\/a>, charity-run hostels, and shelters for mothers with children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-fixa\">In the Czech Republic, you may encounter customs that are different from those in your country of origin. For example, you may be surprised by the strict enforcement of quiet hours, which are set from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Violating quiet hours, for instance by playing loud music, can result in a fine from the Czech Police.<\/p>\n<p>In a building where you live with other tenants, you may also encounter other intercultural differences. Many buildings display a house rules document, which can help you understand the basic rules for living in the building. In some places, residents take turns cleaning the common areas.<\/p>\n<p>Familiarise yourself with the customs of your new home, and if anything is unclear, ask your neighbors, the landlord, or building representatives. <\/div>\n<h4><strong>Land Register<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/\/nahlizenidokn.cuzk.cz\/\">Land Register<\/a> is a free and open database of information about real estate property rights and other details.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Free Assistance and Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you need help, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolevsech.eu\/en\/kontakty\/nevladni-neziskove-organizace\/\">NGOs<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/icpraha.com\/en\/services\/counselling\">Integration Centre Prague<\/a>, which provide social counselling free of charge. They can help you look for a flat, communicate with the landlord, accompany you during the flat inspection, check the lease contract and explain everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><p class=\"lastUpdate\"> 16. June, 2026<\/p><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this section you will learn basic information about housing in the Czech Republic. 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