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Special Assistance Housing Costs Westland

Special assistance for housing costs in Westland provides temporary financial help for tenants and homeowners with high housing expenses. Learn when you are entitled and how to apply with the municipality of Westland.

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Special Assistance Housing Costs Westland: help with high housing costs

Special assistance housing costs in Westland is a one-off or temporary benefit from the municipality for residents struggling with housing expenses such as rent, mortgage or energy bills. This scheme prevents eviction and supports in cases of acute financial need. In this article you will find everything about the rules in Westland, conditions for granting and the application process. For personal advice: Juridisch Loket Westland.

What does special assistance housing costs in Westland cover?

This form of special assistance focuses on unexpected or high housing costs and falls under the Participation Act. It can be granted for:

  • Rent arrears or sudden rent increases
  • Mortgage interest or repayment shortfalls
  • Service and maintenance costs
  • Increased energy costs due to price increases
  • Necessary home repairs or moving costs
The municipality of Westland approves this in cases of special need, such as imminent eviction or income reduction.

Legal basis in Westland

Regulated in the Participation Act (article 43), which is the successor to the Work and Assistance Act. The municipality of Westland grants this for unforeseen costs not covered by regular assistance. The Social Support Act 2015 may also be relevant for home retention. Competent: District Court of The Hague (district).

Conditions for special assistance housing costs Westland

You qualify if you meet these requirements:

1. You receive assistance or minimum income

Do you already receive assistance from the municipality of Westland? If not, first check your entitlement to basic assistance: Bijstandsuitkering Westland 2024.

2. Special situation present

Examples in Westland:

  • Sudden rent increase or WOZ value increase
  • Unexpected costs due to leakage or insulation
  • Exploding energy bills
  • Mandatory home adaptation for accessibility
  • Debt restructuring with temporary payment deferral

3. Income insufficient for housing costs

Westland assesses your budget: income minus fixed expenses. Granting only follows in case of shortfall.

4. Debt relief cooperative

In case of debts, you must cooperate with the municipal debt relief plan or trajectory via SchuldHulpMaatje Westland.

Applying with the municipality of Westland

Follow these steps for request for special assistance:

  1. Contact the municipality of Westland: Call 14 1740, email werk@westland.nl or visit the social team in your district (Poeldijk, 's-Gravenzande etc.).
  2. Submit application: Via westland.nl online form or downloadable PDF. Attach proof: bills, income statement.
  3. Intake interview: Staff member assesses necessity within 8 weeks.
  4. File objection: Rejection? Within 6 weeks objection with the municipality, then to the District Court of The Hague.

Extra help in Westland

Free advice via Juridisch Loket Westland (locations in Naaldwijk and Honselersdijk). They help with applications and objections. Also: Woonbond Westland for tenants' rights.

Last update: 2024. Always check current rules on westland.nl.