Objection and appeal in case of rejection of housing costs assistance in Westland
Was your application for exceptional assistance for housing costs rejected by the Municipality of Westland? In this glasshouse horticulture area with greenhouse complexes in places such as Naaldwijk, Monster and Kwintsheul, many residents struggle with high housing costs due to heating and maintenance expenses. You have legal remedies. The Municipality of Westland must always properly motivate the rejection, in accordance with the Participation Act.
Objection procedure at the Municipality of Westland
- Deadline: Submit your objection within 6 weeks after the date of dispatch at the Work and Income Desk in the town hall at Verdilaan 21 in Naaldwijk.
- Content: Explain why the rejection is unjustified, add new evidence such as recent energy bills for your greenhouse dwelling or rental agreements from Poeldijk.
- Course: The municipality reconsiders your case within 6-12 weeks and informs you about the hearing, often digitally via the Westland portal.
Appeal at the court
In the event of rejection of the objection, you can appeal within 6 weeks at the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division. Legal assistance is free of charge via your legal expenses insurance or subsidized legal aid. In Westland, you often win if the municipality makes errors, such as incorrect income calculation for seasonal workers in horticulture or incorrect estimation of assets in company shares. Examples of successful cases: subsidies for energy-efficient greenhouses not taken into account or incorrectly assessed rental prices in Honselersdijk. Document everything carefully, including correspondence with the Westland Customer Contact Centre. This way, you increase your chances of housing costs assistance. (248 words)