If your application for a housing permit in Tilburg has been rejected, filing an objection is crucial if you believe the municipality did not correctly apply the allocation criteria. In Tilburg, the municipality administers the Housing Bylaw 2024, which prioritizes urgent seekers, such as first-time applicants and status holders.
### Steps to File an Objection
1. Submit an Objection Letter: Start within six weeks of the decision by submitting an objection letter to the Municipality of Tilburg, Department of Housing and Neighborhoods. Clearly state the facts, your objections, and provide supporting evidence, such as:
- Income statements,
- Relationship declarations, or
- Medical documents for urgency.
2. Municipal Decision: The municipality will decide within eight weeks and often schedules a hearing at the town hall on Stadhuisplein.
3. Appeal if Rejected: If your objection is denied, you may appeal within six weeks to the District Court of East Brabant, Administrative Law Section in 's-Hertogenbosch.
### Key Success Factors in Tilburg
- Demonstratable ties to the city,
- Caregiving obligations, or
- Escaping domestic violence, aligning with the regional urgency list.
### Free Legal Assistance
Seek free help from the Legal Counter Tilburg or neighborhood teams. In 2023, 28% of objections in Tilburg were successful in favor of the applicant, according to municipal statistics.
### Additional Tips
- Account for the tight housing market in neighborhoods like Oud-Zuid and Het Zand.
- Document everything meticulously.
- Submit on time via the online portal or by post.
- Track your application status via Mijn Tilburg.
Following these steps increases your chances of securing an urgent housing allocation.