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In short: Ôlift.be sets up a furniture lift with operator in the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, with free travel throughout the Region.
- Price: from €65 excl. VAT, i.e. €78.65 incl. VAT per hour (1st to 5th floor), operator and lift insurance included.
- Capacity: 300 kg, up to the 9th floor (29 m).
- Street: reserve at least 10 m in front of the building via the municipality or the regional OSIRIS platform, several working days in advance.
- Hours: 7 days a week, 7.30 am to 9.30 pm; Sundays and public holidays on quote, free travel included.
- Contact: +32 484 79 11 79 · info@olift.be
Free travel in all 19 Brussels municipalities
Whether you live in Uccle, Schaerbeek, Anderlecht or the city centre, you pay no travel costs: only the lift time is invoiced. Our office is in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, in the north-west of the Region, and we know its streets, slopes and parking rules.
One contact for your move in Brussels
Ôlift.be provides the lift and its operator. If you also need a truck or movers, Ôlift.be organises the move with the best service providers. You keep a single contact, from preparation to the last piece of furniture.
Why a lift is almost essential in Brussels
- Townhouses and typical Brussels houses: high ceilings, narrow winding stairs, old banisters. A 3rd floor there is often as high as a 4th or 5th in a recent building.
- Apartment blocks and towers: elevators too small for a sofa or wardrobe, or banned for moves by the co-ownership rules.
- Narrow streets, one-way systems, trams and cycle lanes: a well-placed lift occupies the street for less time than carrying via the stairs.
- Building sites and renovations: window frames, glazing, roofing, solar panels and rubble go via the façade.
Reserving the street in Brussels: the complete guide
Setting up a lift or parking a truck on the public road requires a permit for the temporary occupation of the public road. The customer applies for it (see our terms and conditions). A chair, pallet or crate on a parking space has no legal value.
Step 1: is your street municipal or regional?
Major roads (boulevards, main avenues) are managed by the Region through Brussels Mobility; other streets by the municipality. Check your address on the Brussels Mobility regional roads map.
Step 2: which office?
Brussels has no single office. Depending on the municipality and the street, you apply:
| Case | Where to apply? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regional platform | Online on OSIRIS | Regional roads |
| 2. OSIRIS, then the municipality | Request on OSIRIS, then signs rented from the municipality | City of Brussels |
| 3. The municipality only | Municipal form, IRISbox or Roads / Public space department | Depends on the municipality |
| 4. myEagle (Eaglebe) | Online e-counter used by some municipalities | Depends on the municipality |
More details: parking permit for a furniture lift in Brussels.
Step 3: what length and how far in advance?
- Length: at least 10 m for the lift (7 m on one side of the window, 2 m on the other), plus the length of the truck if it also parks there.
- Notice: several working days in advance at least; the signs must be put up in time to be valid.
- Emergency access: if the occupation extends onto the road, a free passage must remain for emergency services (at least 3 m for an occupation shorter than 20 m). Source: be.brussels – Moving and the public road (in French).
How much does the permit cost?
Each municipality sets its own rates. For example, the City of Brussels states for 2026 an administration fee of €60 (non-coordinated works) and an occupation tax of €2.20 per m² per day, with a minimum of €40 (source: bruxelles.be, in French). These amounts come on top of the lift price and are paid to the authorities.
Lift prices in Brussels
| Floor | Excl. VAT / hour | Incl. VAT / hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1st to 5th | €65 | €78.65 |
| 6th | €75 | €90.75 |
| 7th | €85 | €102.85 |
| 8th | €95 | €114.95 |
| 9th | €110 | €133.10 |
Monday to Saturday, operator and lift insurance included, free travel. Extra time: €40 excl. VAT, i.e. €48.40 incl. VAT, per 30 minutes. Sundays and public holidays: on quote. Lift + truck + movers packages: our prices · furniture lift price in Brussels.
The 19 municipalities we serve
City of Brussels
1000 Brussels-Centre · 1020 Laeken · 1120 Neder-Over-Heembeek · 1130 Haren
North and West
1030 Schaerbeek · 1140 Evere · 1090 Jette · 1083 Ganshoren · 1082 Berchem-Sainte-Agathe · 1081 Koekelberg · 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Centre and European Quarter
1040 Etterbeek · 1050 Ixelles · 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
South and East
1070 Anderlecht · 1060 Saint-Gilles · 1190 Forest · 1180 Uccle · 1160 Auderghem · 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort · 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre · 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Just outside the Region (Grimbergen, Vilvoorde, Wemmel, Zaventem, Dilbeek, Drogenbos, Waterloo…): service available on quote. See all our areas in Belgium.
Preparing the day
- Permit obtained and signs put up in time.
- Window or balcony chosen, dimensions checked.
- People available to load and unload the platform (or movers organised by Ôlift.be).
- No flammable liquids or hazardous materials on the platform.
A piano to move up or down? Discover our piano lift service: €220 excl. VAT, i.e. €266.20 incl. VAT, from the 1st to the 5th floor (on quote).
Moving during the school holidays? These are the busiest periods: book your lift early. See our bilingual school calendar with holidays 2026-2027, free to print.
Frequently asked questions about the lift in Brussels
Is travel really free in Brussels?
Yes, in the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, 7 days a week, Sundays and public holidays included. Only the lift time is invoiced.
How much does a furniture lift cost in Brussels?
From €65 excl. VAT, i.e. €78.65 incl. VAT per hour (1st to 5th floor), to €110 excl. VAT, i.e. €133.10 incl. VAT (9th floor), operator and lift insurance included.
Where do I apply for a street permit in Brussels?
Depending on the municipality and the street: on OSIRIS, on OSIRIS then with the municipality, with the municipality only, or via myEagle. First check whether your street is regional on the Brussels Mobility map.
How far in advance should I request the signs?
Several working days at least; ideally as soon as the moving date is set.
Do I need a permit if there is no parking space in front of my home?
Yes, and that is exactly when it is essential: it allows you to occupy the road or pavement legally.
Does the lift fit in Brussels’ narrow streets?
In the vast majority of cases, yes. The operator chooses the safest spot; a photo of the façade and the street with your quote request helps confirm it.
Can you work on Sundays in Brussels?
Yes, 7 days a week, 7.30 am to 9.30 pm; Sundays and public holidays are charged on quote, with travel always free.
Your free quote in Brussels
Send us the date, address, floor and what needs to go up or down: we reply as quickly as possible.
Ôlift.be provides this information for guidance only. The municipality, the Region and the Police remain the only competent authorities.