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Special Assistance Housing Costs Tilburg

Special assistance for housing costs in Tilburg provides tenants and homeowners with temporary financial help for high housing expenses. Discover the conditions and how to apply at the municipality.

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Special Assistance Housing Costs Tilburg: help with housing expenses

Special assistance for housing costs in Tilburg is a one-off or temporary benefit from the municipality for unexpected high housing expenses. This scheme helps benefit recipients to pay rent, mortgage or energy costs and thus prevent homelessness. In this article you will find Tilburg-specific information, conditions and a step-by-step plan. For questions, contact Municipality of Tilburg or the Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.

What does special assistance for housing costs in Tilburg cover?

In Tilburg this falls under the Special Assistance Regulations Municipality of Tilburg 2024. It concerns costs such as:

  • Rent arrears or sudden rent increases
  • Mortgage interest or repayment in case of temporary problems
  • Heating and energy costs in emergency situations
  • Essential home repairs
  • Service charges for social housing
The supplement is not a structural solution, but one-off in case of acute need.

Legal basis in Tilburg

Based on the Participation Act (article 43), supplemented by the Tilburg Municipal Support Ordinance (VmO). Municipality of Tilburg assesses applications individually. In case of disputes, you can go to the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Breda (Tilburg region location).

Conditions for special assistance housing costs Tilburg

You qualify if:

1. You receive benefits from Tilburg

You already receive a social assistance benefit via Team Work & Income Tilburg. No benefits? First apply for regular benefits via tilburg.nl.

2. Unforeseen housing costs

Examples in Tilburg:

  • Rising energy bills due to price ceiling changes
  • Rent increase from Housing Foundation Tiwos or Trivire
  • Emergency repairs due to storm damage
  • Income reduction due to job loss
  • Extra costs for moving within Tilburg

3. Income insufficient

Tilburg tests your budget based on the standard income threshold 2024. You must make a minimum own contribution.

4. Debt assistance trajectory

In case of debts, debt assistance Tilburg is mandatory via the municipality or SchuldHulpMaatje. Otherwise, the application will be rejected.

Application procedure Tilburg

Apply at Municipality of Tilburg, Benefits Team:

  1. Call or email: 013-542 92 22 or werk@tilburg.nl. Explain your situation.
  2. Apply online: Via Mijn Tilburg portal.
  3. Attach documents: Rental agreement, bills, proof of income, bank statements.
  4. Assessment: Decision within 8 weeks. Objection possible within 6 weeks.
  5. Need help?: Free advice at Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 (Mon-Wed 9-12).

Tilburg-specific tips

- Also check Tilburg Energy Assistance for energy costs.
- In case of rent arrears: first talk to the landlord (e.g. WonenBreburg).
- Maximum benefit: up to €1,500 one-off (depending on situation, 2024).

What if your application is rejected?

File an objection with the municipality. No success? Hearing at District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Breda. Let yourself be assisted by the Legal Aid Office.