Application Procedure for Emergency Allowance at the Municipality of Westland

Step-by-Step Application in Westland

The application procedure for an emergency allowance in Westland is handled via the Municipality of Westland. Download the application form from the website www.westland.nl or pick it up at one of the neighbourhood teams in Naaldwijk, Monster, 's-Gravenzande or Kwintsheul. Submit it with supporting documents such as a recent payslip, rental agreement or invoice for unexpected costs, such as repairs to your greenhouse or car in the Westland horticultural area.

• Online or in-person submission: Use the digital portal of Westland or visit the social counter in the town hall at Verdilaan 21 in Naaldwijk.
• Decision period: The municipality decides within 8 weeks; in cases of urgent need, such as illness or sudden unemployment in the horticulture sector, this can be expedited to within 2 weeks.
• Preliminary advance: Immediately apply for a temporary benefit via the neighbourhood team for acute problems, such as energy costs in winter.

After the Application in Westland

If approved, the municipality will often transfer the amount to your account within 5 working days. If you receive a rejection? File an objection with the board of mayor and aldermen within 6 weeks via the objection form on the website. If dissatisfied with the decision, you can lodge an appeal with the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division, within 6 weeks of the ruling. Tips: submit complete documents, such as income details from the Westland economy, and be transparent to avoid delays. The Municipality of Westland offers additional support via food banks in Poeldijk and Honselersdijk for prolonged need.