Applying for an Urgency Declaration for Housing in Rijswijk

An urgency declaration provides priority in the allocation of social rental housing in Rijswijk. The municipality of Rijswijk grants this in cases of acute housing need, such as divorces, domestic violence, medical emergencies, or imminent homelessness. In Rijswijk, located in the Haaglanden region, the demand for social rental housing is high due to its proximity to The Hague and limited availability. Submit your application to the Woonloket Haaglanden via the Rijswijk town hall or online portal, including mandatory supporting documents such as police statements, medical certificates from your general practitioner or specialist, and extracts from the Personal Records Database (BRP). The processing time is a maximum of 8 weeks, in accordance with the Housing Act. Urgency is typically valid for 2 years and applies specifically to the Rijswijk region and surrounding Haaglanden municipalities. Rijswijk applies criteria as set out in the local Housing Policy 2023-2026, with an emphasis on preventing entry into protected housing. Simultaneously register with WoningNet Haaglanden for the urgent candidates list. Be alert to rejections; you may lodge an objection within 6 weeks. According to Article 3 of the Housing Act, the urgency must be objective and demonstrable. Contact the Social Team Rijswijk or VluchtelingenWerk for assistance with substantiating your application. With urgency status in Rijswijk, your chances of securing suitable housing significantly increase, up to 70% according to local statistics.