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Housing Permit Tilburg: criteria explained

In Tilburg, a housing permit is mandatory for social rental housing. Learn the specific criteria, local urgency criteria, and how to apply via the municipality.

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Housing Permit Tilburg: criteria explained

A housing permit in Tilburg determines whether you qualify for a social rental dwelling. The Municipality of Tilburg applies strict criteria in collaboration with housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Trivire. These rules prioritize urgent cases due to the high housing demand. Discover the Tilburg criteria, legal basis, and tips to increase your chances.

What is a housing permit in Tilburg?

In Tilburg, you apply for a housing permit (HVV) with the Municipality of Tilburg for dwellings with rent below €879.66 (2024). The permit is valid for 2 years and linked to the Wonen met Driest system. Without an HVV, you may not rent or buy a social dwelling.

The criteria follow the Housing Allocation Ordinance Tilburg 2024, in addition to national laws.

Legal basis in Tilburg

Main legislation:

  • Housing Allocation Ordinance Municipality of Tilburg 2024: local criteria for urgency and registration.
  • Housing Act (art. 1.1-1.2): national allocation rules.
  • Breathing Space Construction: protects urgency groups from long waiting times.

The District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg) handles objections. For free advice: Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.

Criteria for housing permit Tilburg

Tilburg applies national plus local rules. Main criteria:

1. Income test

Your household income must not exceed the liberalization threshold:

  • 2024: €45,676 (single-person household), €49,466 (with benefits recipient).
  • Income checked via Central Register of Exclusions and Tax Authorities.
  • Tilburg also checks assets and home ownership.

2. Registration duration

You must have been registered with Wonen met Driest for at least 2 years (formerly urgency list).

3. Urgency criteria Tilburg

Tilburg has four urgency levels:

Urgency level Description Examples Tilburg
Cat. 1: Very urgent Life-threatening situations Fire/water damage, domestic violence, medical necessity (doctor's statement mandatory).
Cat. 2: Urgent Serious nuisance/overcrowding Too small dwelling (>150% norm), forced eviction.
Cat. 3: Urgent Social-medical need Chronic illness, caregiver, discharge from protected living.
Cat. 4: Starters urgency Young people/students 18-25 year olds, first home.

4. Other Tilburg-specific requirements

  • Code of Conduct: no rent arrears >3 months, no nuisance.
  • No own home: starter's declaration required.
  • Rotterdam rules: Tilburg partially follows the Roteb rules for problem tenants.

Application procedure Tilburg

  1. Register with Wonen met Driest.
  2. Submit urgency application to Municipality of Tilburg (online/city hall counter).
  3. Required documents: income statement, rental contract, doctor's statement.
  4. Decision within 8 weeks; objection possible with District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant.

Tips to increase chances

  • Gather medical evidence early.
  • Consider temporary shelter via social services.
  • Consult Legal Aid Office Tilburg (Spoorlaan 364) for free review.
  • Check suitable dwellings weekly on Wonen met Driest.

Last updated: 2024. Always consult the current Housing Allocation Ordinance Tilburg.