Objection and Appeal in Case of Rejection of Housing Costs Assistance in Delft
Was your application for exceptional assistance for housing costs rejected by the Municipality of Delft? You have legal remedies. The Municipality of Delft must always properly motivate the rejection, in accordance with the Participation Act and the local Delft Exceptional Assistance Ordinance.
Objection Procedure with the Municipality of Delft
- Deadline: Submit your objection within 6 weeks after the date of dispatch to the Municipality of Delft, via the Wmo and Income Counter at M.H. Trompstraat 2.
- Content: Explain why the rejection is unjustified, with new evidence such as recent rental agreements from Delft neighbourhoods like the City Centre or Tanthof or evidence of high housing costs due to rising rents in the region.
- Course: The municipality reconsiders your objection within 6-12 weeks and informs you about the hearing, often in the town hall.
Appeal to the Court
In the event of rejection of the objection, you can appeal within 6 weeks to the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division (location The Hague, near Delft). Legal assistance is free of charge via your legal expenses insurance or subsidised council membership (legal aid) at the Legal Counter in Delft. Success depends on factual errors, such as incorrect income calculation or incorrect assessment of Delft-specific arrangements such as the one-off rent allowance. Examples of successful cases: incorrect asset estimation due to not taking into account the owner-occupied home factor or forgotten exceptional costs for monumental buildings in Delft. Document everything carefully and consult the Delft Bar for free consultation hours. (248 words)