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Social Housing Waiting List Rules Tilburg

Are you on the **social housing waiting list** in **Tilburg**? Discover the **local rules**, **priorities** and **rights** with housing associations such as WonenBreburg. Explanation of **registration**, **waiting time** and what to do in case of delay. Increase your chances of a **social rental property** in Tilburg.

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Social Housing Waiting List Rules Tilburg: your rights and obligations

In **Tilburg**, housing associations such as **WonenBreburg** manage the **social housing waiting list** for affordable homes. The rules are based on the **Housing Act**, **Rent Supervision Act (Wht)** and **General Administrative Law Act (Awb)**, but also on the local **Housing Ordinance Municipality of Tilburg** and housing association policy. As a registrant, you must know how priorities work and what your options are at the **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg).

Social Housing Waiting List in Tilburg: how does it work?

The **social housing waiting list Tilburg** registers housing seekers for rental properties below the **social rent threshold** (max. €879.66 in 2024). **WonenBreburg** is the largest housing association in Tilburg and allocates via **Woningnet** or **direct allocation**. Priority depends on **waiting time**, **income** and **urgency** according to the **Housing Ordinance Tilburg 2023**.

Tilburg uses **urgent categories** for commuters with **regional ties** (min. 18 months work/study in Tilburg) or **medical necessity**. Average waiting time: 5-10 years for regular homes, shorter with urgency. Check status via **Mijn WonenBreburg** or call 013-5493900.

Legal basis in Tilburg

  • Housing Act: Sets requirements for social housing stock.
  • Rent Supervision Act (Wht): Limits rent prices and protects tenants.
  • Awb: Regulates objection and appeal against allocation decisions.
  • Housing Ordinance Tilburg: Local rules for urgency and ties (tilburg.nl).
  • WonenBreburg policy: Own criteria on wonenbreburg.nl.

Prioritisation criteria WonenBreburg Tilburg

Criterion Explanation Example Tilburg
Waiting time Longest registrant first, from registration date. Waited 5 years? Priority over 1-year registrant for apartment in Oud-Zuid.
Urgency Priority in medical/social necessity via Municipality of Tilburg. Victim of domestic violence gets urgency for home in Het Zand.
Income test Max. €47,699 gross (2024) for social rent. Single person on benefits priority over modal income.
Regional ties Min. 18 months work/study in Tilburg region. ASML employee gets priority over non-Tilburger.
Housing match Family composition vs. property size. Family with 2 kids priority for 3-bedroom in Babilon.

Your rights on the social housing waiting list Tilburg

You have the right to **transparency**: housing associations must make your position and criteria public. Maintain **active registration** by responding annually to property offers (even if you do not respond, you risk suspension).

  • Access to data: Request your waiting time from WonenBreburg.
  • Protection against discrimination: No distinction based on origin (Awb art. 3:2).
  • Objection/appeal: Against rejection within 6 weeks at housing association, then **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg).

Obligations as a housing seeker

  • Report income up to date (no fraud).
  • Min. 2 responses per year to Tilburg properties.
  • Maintain ties (no 2 years vacancy).

What if the waiting list takes too long in Tilburg?

No home after 7+ years? Apply for **urgency** at Municipality of Tilburg (via DigiD). Or check **self-build**/purchase options. In case of injustice: free advice **Juridisch Loket Tilburg** (Spoorlaan 364, 013-5304100).

Objection procedure steps

  1. Decision received in writing.
  2. Objection within 6 weeks at housing association.
  3. Appeal at District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant.
  4. Appeal to Council of State.

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