Applying for a Priority Declaration for Housing in Westland

A priority declaration provides priority in the allocation of social rental housing in Westland. The Municipality of Westland grants this in cases of acute housing need, such as divorce, domestic violence, medical problems, homelessness, or disasters such as the recent flooding in the region. Submit your application to the Municipality of Westland via the WoonLoket Westland, with supporting documents such as police declarations, medical reports, rental dispute decisions, or extracts from the Personal Records Database (BRP). The procedure takes a maximum of 8 weeks, in accordance with the Housing Act (article 3). Priority is often valid for 2 years and applies exclusively to social rental housing in Westland, such as in Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, or Kwintsheul. Westland applies strict criteria due to the high pressure on the housing market in the Westland area; check the local Housing Policy on westland.nl. Unlike in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, the waiting list here is shorter, but priority significantly accelerates allocation. Register with WoningNet Westland and combine this with priority for the best chance. Prepare for possible rejection and lodge an objection within 6 weeks. Seek help from social services, such as the Sociaal Team Westland, for strong substantiation. With priority, your success rate increases by approximately 70%. Note: specific rules apply to status holders or permit holders via the COA and the municipality.