Objection Procedure for Rent Allowance Decisions in Rotterdam
Unjustly refused or too low due to high Rotterdam rental prices? Lodge an objection against rent allowance decisions, including capping limit calculations for neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord.
Step-by-Step Plan for Objection in Rotterdam
Within 6 weeks after the decision, submit a written objection to the Tax Authorities. Motivate your objection with supporting documents such as recent payslips, rental agreements from Rotterdam housing associations such as Woonbron or Vestia, or proof of energy costs in older neighbourhoods. In Rotterdam, 80% of correctly submitted objections succeed, partly due to local rental pressure. The objection suspends the decision; you do not have to repay during the processing.
Subsequently, you can appeal to the District Court Rotterdam, with hearings in the imposing courthouse on the Wilhelminapier.
Legal Basis
General Administrative Law Act (Awb, articles 6:3-7:1) and Rent Allowance Act, fully applicable to tenants in Rotterdam's social housing sector.
Resources in Rotterdam
The Juridisch Loket Rotterdam (location Schiedamseweg or West-Kruiskade) offers free advice by appointment. Woonplus or the Rotterdam Wmo desk can assist with income corrections. Local success stories often show wins through adjustment of the capping limit for port workers or starters in Kralingen.