Province of North Holland is a Dutch provincial government body that governs the province of the same name. It serves more than 3 million residents across 44 municipalities, with Haarlem as the provincial capital. The province develops policy, grants subsidies and permits, and carries out public tasks in areas such as spatial planning, water management, nature, mobility, economy, culture, and heritage. It also provides digital services through its online portal, where residents, businesses, and public bodies can apply for subsidies, permits, exemptions, objections, complaints, and information requests. In its market positioning, the province presents itself as a public authority that balances development and protection in the physical environment. It works with municipalities, water boards, regional partners, businesses, and residents to shape long-term spatial, economic, and environmental choices for North Holland. Core Values Public service and accessibility : The province emphasizes accessible service for residents, businesses, and institutions through a central service point, digital self-service, and clear contact channels. Sustainable development : Its policy areas show a strong focus on climate, energy transition, nature development, water, and more sustainable land use. Balanced governance : The province aims to balance competing interests in the physical environment, combining development, protection, and long-term planning. Regional cooperation : It works with municipalities, water boards, regional partners, and other stakeholders to implement policy and deliver projects across North Holland. Unique Aspects Large and diverse jurisdiction : North Holland governs a province of more than 3 million people across 44 municipalities, giving it a broad regional remit. Eight administrative regions : The province organizes regional work through eight bestuurlijke regio's, each with dedicated regional managers who connect local networks with the provincial organization. Integrated spatial framework : The Omgevingsvisie NH2050 and Omgevingsverordening NH2022 bring together rules and ambitions for nature, environment, mobility, heritage, space, and water in one provincial framework. Active response to infrastructure constraints : Recent provincial policy work highlights the impact of net congestion and limited nitrogen space on housing, mobility, and economic development, and shows the province prioritizing these constraints in its planning. Public-sector innovation funding : The province is involved in the Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, which supports entrepreneurs in the proof-of-concept phase with convertible loans and is backed by regional knowledge institutions and public partners.
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