Objection and appeal in case of rejection of housing costs assistance in Rotterdam
Was your application for special assistance for housing costs rejected by the Municipality of Rotterdam? You have legal remedies. Rotterdam must always adequately motivate the rejection, in accordance with the Participation Act and the local regulation.
Objection procedure at Rotterdam
- Deadline: Submit your objection within 6 weeks after the date of dispatch to the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam or online via rotterdam.nl.
- Content: Explain why the rejection is unjustified, add new evidence such as recent rental agreements from neighborhoods like Delfshaven or Feijenoord.
- Course: The Municipality of Rotterdam will reconsider your objection within 6-12 weeks; in busy periods it may take up to 13 weeks.
Appeal at the Rotterdam District Court
If your objection is rejected, you can appeal within 6 weeks to the Rotterdam District Court, Administrative Law Division. Legal assistance is free of charge via legal expenses insurance or subsidized council membership (legal aid). Success depends on factual errors, such as incorrect income calculation or incorrect assessment of temporary housing costs in Rotterdam rental properties. Winning examples from Rotterdam cases: incorrect asset estimation with benefits or failure to take into account special arrangements such as the Rotterdam Housing Costs Scheme. Document everything carefully and consult the Juridisch Loket in Rotterdam for free advice. (218 words)