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Special Assistance Housing Costs Rotterdam

Special assistance for housing costs in Rotterdam provides temporary support to tenants and owners with high living expenses. Learn how to apply with the Municipality of Rotterdam and know your rights.

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Special Assistance Housing Costs Rotterdam: support for housing expenses

Special assistance housing costs in Rotterdam is a temporary reimbursement from the municipality for Rotterdam residents receiving social assistance benefits who are struggling with rent, mortgage or other housing expenses. It prevents eviction due to financial hardship. This article explains what it entails, the conditions for entitlement and the application process with the Rotterdam social services.

What does special assistance for housing costs in Rotterdam cover?

This form of special assistance focuses on essential housing costs such as:

  • Rent or mortgage
  • Service and energy charges
  • Necessary home repairs
  • Extra costs for moving within Rotterdam
It applies in acute situations, such as impending rent arrears or increased energy bills due to price rises.

Legal basis

Based on the Participation Act (successor to the Wwb), article 43. Rotterdam grants this in unforeseen circumstances where regular assistance is insufficient. The Wmo 2015 also supports maintaining independent living in the city.

Conditions for special assistance housing costs Rotterdam

You qualify if:

1. Social assistance benefit Rotterdam

You already receive social assistance from Municipality of Rotterdam. No assistance? Check regular options via Social Assistance Rotterdam 2024.

2. Unforeseen circumstances

Examples:

  • Sudden rent increase
  • Repair costs due to storm damage
  • Exploding energy costs
  • Rent deferral by landlord
  • Move to social housing

3. Assistance insufficient

Rotterdam assesses your income, expenses and assets. Only if there is a shortfall.

4. Participation in debt assistance

In case of debts: mandatory participation in debt assistance Rotterdam for a sustainable solution.

Applying with Municipality of Rotterdam

Step-by-step plan:

  1. Contact Rotterdam social services: Call 14 010, email or visit rotterdam.nl/werk-inkomen.
  2. Submit application: Via online form or counter. Attach invoices, rental agreement and proof of income.
  3. Processing time: Decision within 8 weeks. Objection? To District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.
  4. Legal assistance: Free advice at Legal Desk Rotterdam, Westblaak 180. Call 0800-8020 or visit westblaak180.nl.

Objection and appeal Rotterdam

Rejection? File objection within 6 weeks with the municipality. Then to District Court Rotterdam. The Legal Desk helps with drafting.

Current as of 2024. Always check the official website of the Municipality of Rotterdam for changes.