Drechterland prepares for asylum reception in Hoogkarspel: residents invited to open house
Drechterland will soon house up to 125 asylum seekers in Hoogkarspel, starting in early 2027. Residents can learn more about the plans, safety, and integration at an open house meeting on April 8. The reception is part of a national effort to distribute refugees fairly across municipalities.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Hoogkarspel, south of Zuiderwijzend business park |
| Maximum capacity | 125 asylum seekers |
| Expected start | First quarter of 2027 |
| Duration | Five years |
| Open house meeting date | April 8, 2026 |
| Meeting time | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Meeting location | Town hall, Raadhuisplein 1, Hoogkarspel |
| Registration deadline | April 6, 2026 |
| Legal basis | Dispersion Act (fair distribution of refugees across municipalities) |
The municipality of Drechterland is responsible for implementing national policies on asylum reception, ensuring compliance with the Dispersion Act. This involves coordinating with national agencies like the COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers) to provide temporary housing and integration support for refugees.
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Open house meeting for asylum reception in Hoogkarspel on April 8
The municipality of Drechterland will accommodate a maximum of 125 people who have fled their countries due to war, violence, or persecution. The reception location will be in Hoogkarspel, south of the business park at Zuiderwijzend. As things stand, the first residents are expected to move into the reception location in the first quarter of 2027.
Open house meeting on April 8
On Wednesday, April 8, we will organize a second open house meeting for all residents of the municipality of Drechterland. Would you like to know more about the reception of the people, the reception location, safety, integration, or (volunteer) work? You can ask your questions to staff from the municipality, COA, police, Vrijwilligerspunt, and Werksaam.
Registration
The meeting will take place at the town hall, Raadhuisplein 1 in Hoogkarspel. You are welcome between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM. You can register for a time slot until Monday, April 6.
Why this reception?
Under the Dispersion Act, every municipality is required to accommodate refugees. This ensures that reception is fairly distributed among Dutch municipalities. For the municipality of Drechterland, this involves 125 people. The reception will last for five years. This period will begin when the first residents move into the reception location.
More information and questions
Do you have any questions? Email us via Meer informatie. You can also find an overview of frequently asked questions and previous steps in this process here.