Priorities and Urgency Criteria on the Social Housing Waiting List in Tilburg
In Tilburg, where the waiting time for social housing is often 7 to 12 years, certain groups receive priority on the waiting list. The Housing Act and the Housing Ordinance of the Municipality of Tilburg 2023 determine these priorities, with extra attention for urgent cases such as the homeless, victims of domestic violence or families with medical urgency in the Midden-Brabant region.
What are the urgency categories in Tilburg?
Urgency in Tilburg is granted based on objective criteria, such as a medical certificate from the GGD Hart voor Brabant or proof of eviction by the court. Housing associations such as WonenBreburg and Trivire must assess this through the independent Urgency Committee Tilburg. Without urgency, the regular waiting time applies, which can be extremely long in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand.
How do you apply for urgency in Tilburg?
Submit your application to the Municipality of Tilburg via the Housing Desk (online or Spoorlaan 100). Attach supporting documents, such as a report from Veilig Thuis or an urgency declaration. Decisions follow within 8 weeks, in accordance with the General Administrative Law Act. In case of refusal, you can lodge an objection with the municipality and subsequently appeal to the District Court of Oost-Brabant in 's-Hertogenbosch. Note: urgency lapses if you refuse a suitable dwelling in Tilburg or surrounding localities.
Rights in case of unjustified refusal in Tilburg
If your urgency is rejected, check whether the Urgency Committee Tilburg followed the procedure correctly, including the hearing of parties. The Awb provides full legal protection. Successful appeals, such as recent cases at the Council of State, often force housing associations to reassess and allocate a dwelling.
By understanding the Tilburg priorities and rules, you increase your chances of a social rental dwelling. Always consult the current Housing Ordinance Tilburg on tilburg.nl/wonen.