Applying for a Priority Declaration for Housing in Delft

A priority declaration provides priority in the allocation of social rental housing in Delft. The municipality of Delft grants this in cases of acute housing need, such as divorce, domestic violence, medical urgency, or imminent homelessness. In Delft, where the waiting time for social rental housing often exceeds 5 years, priority can significantly improve your position on the WoningNet Delft list. Submit your application to the municipality of Delft via the Housing counter or digitally via delft.nl. Attach supporting documents, such as a police report in case of violence, medical certificates from the Delft Haga Hospital or Reinier de Graaf, or extracts from the Personal Records Database (BRP). The procedure takes a maximum of 8 weeks, as stipulated in the Housing Act (article 3). Priority must be objectively demonstrable and generally applies for 2 years within the Delft region and surrounding municipalities such as Rijswijk and Pijnacker-Nootdorp. Delft applies specific criteria: priority for residents of Delft with a low income (up to €45,000) and ties to the city, such as being registered for at least 2 years. Check the local Housing Policy 2023-2026 on delft.nl for current rules. Register with WoningNet and activate priority status after granting. Prepare for possible rejection; you can lodge an objection within 6 weeks. Seek support from Xclusief social services or the Delft Social Team for strong substantiation. With priority in Delft, your chance of getting a home often doubles.