Application Procedure for Emergency Allowance at the Municipality of Delft

Step-by-step application in Delft

The application procedure for an emergency allowance at the municipality of Delft proceeds via the Work, Income and Participation (WIP) counter. Download the application form from the Delft website www.delft.nl under 'Special assistance' or pick it up at the city hall at Rotterdamseweg 150. Submit it with supporting documents such as a recent payslip, benefits overview under the Participation Act and invoices for the emergency costs, such as rent arrears or unexpected medical expenses.

• Online or in-person submission: Use the digital portal MiDelft or hand it in at the WIP counter during opening hours (Mon-Sat).
• Decision period: A decision within 8 weeks, but in cases of acute need in Delft often accelerated within 2 working days.
• Provisional advance: Apply for a temporary benefit via the emergency counter for urgent cases, such as imminent eviction.

After the application in Delft

If approved, the municipality of Delft will often transfer the amount to your account within 5 working days. If you receive a rejection? File an objection at the WIP counter within 6 weeks and then consider an appeal to the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division. Extra Delft tip: Contact the Social Counsellors at Mathenesserweg for free assistance with the application. Be complete and honest to avoid delays – this procedure helps Delft residents quickly in line with the Participation Act.