The Netherlands has had a dedicated minister responsible for housing policy since 1945. From 2024, the officeholder has held the official title minister of Housing and Spatial Planning (). The current minister, Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, has served since 23 February 2026.
The position of state secretary for housing was created by the first Biesheuvel cabinet. The portfolios of state secretaries for housing have included public housing, spatial planning, urban planning and environmental policy.