Special assistance for housing costs in Rijswijk: help with rent and maintenance
Special assistance from the municipality of Rijswijk for unexpected housing costs. From rent arrears to insulation measures in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Steenvoorde: your local options.
Forms of housing assistance in Rijswijk
Special assistance for housing costs in Rijswijk covers one-off expenditures such as a rent deposit, moving costs within the municipality or necessary repairs to your home. Conditions: you are in acute need, have a low income and do not have your own resources. Rijswijk prioritises low-income households in rent pressure areas around the centre and Sleeuwijk.
- Rent deposit: Advance on rent in case of temporary loss of income, specifically for Rijswijk tenants with payment problems.
- Home adaptations: Support for disabled persons, such as stairlifts or threshold-free adaptations in older Rijswijk homes.
- Energy costs: One-off help with high heating costs, linked to local energy-saving initiatives such as the Rijswijk Sustainability Fund.
Applying and tips in Rijswijk
Submit invoices and supporting documents to the Rijswijk Customer Contact Centre (KCC) via rijswijk.nl or by telephone. Decision within 8 weeks in accordance with the Participation Act. This scheme focuses on preserving housing in Rijswijk, unlike general emergency assistance. Combine with the local energy-saving programme 'Rijswijk EnergieNeutraal' for extra subsidies and maximum effect. Contact the Rijswijk Wmo desk for tailored advice.