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Social Housing Waiting List Rules Zoetermeer

Are you on the **social housing waiting list** in **Zoetermeer**? Discover the **local rules**, **priorities** and **rights** with housing associations such as **Vidomes**. Learn about your **obligations**, how to apply for urgency and what to do with long waiting times. Increase your chances of a **social rental property** in Zoetermeer.

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Social Housing Waiting List Rules Zoetermeer: your rights and obligations

In **Zoetermeer**, housing associations such as **Vidomes** 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)**, supplemented by local **allocation policy**. The **District Court of The Hague** (district) handles objections. The **Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer** provides free advice.

Social Housing Waiting List in Zoetermeer

Zoetermeer has a tight housing market. The **waiting list** at **Vidomes** and other associations can take years. Registration is done via **Woonmatch Zoetermeer** or directly with the association. Homes are allocated based on **waiting time**, **income** and **urgency**.

Local priorities: families, starters and 55+ get priority often. Check the **Vidomes allocation policy** on vidomes.nl.

Legal Basis Zoetermeer

  • Housing Act: Regulates social housing and association tasks in Zoetermeer.
  • Rent Supervision Act (Wht): Maximum rent €879.66 (2024).
  • Awb: Objection and appeal against allocation decisions at **District Court of The Hague**.
  • Vidomes rules: Own criteria, see website or **Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer**.

Prioritisation Criteria Vidomes Zoetermeer

Criterion Explanation Zoetermeer Example
Waiting Time Registration date at Woonmatch is decisive. 5 years registered > priority over 2 years.
Urgency For acute need: domestic violence, medical necessity. Victim of violence gets housing within 3 months.
Income Limit Max. €47,699 (single)/€52,671 (together, 2024). Appropriate to income housing choice.
Binding Zoetermeer Min. 3 years living/working in Zoetermeer often required. Local work > priority over fringe municipality.
Target Groups Starters, 55+, status holders have priority. 55+ housing only for 55+.

Your Rights on the Waiting List Zoetermeer

You have the right to **transparency**: associations must explain why you do not get a home. Apply for **housing urgency** at **municipality of Zoetermeer** in case of medical/social need. Keep all correspondence.

What to Do with Long Waiting Time?

  1. Check registration date at **Vidomes**.
  2. Apply for **urgency** via municipality (medical proof required).
  3. Object to decision within 6 weeks.
  4. Call **Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer**: 0900-8020 or visit Stadspoort.
  5. Appeal at **District Court of The Hague** (administrative law team).

Obligations as Housing Seeker

  • Keep income up to date (report changes).
  • Obligation to respond to housing offers (within 3 days).
  • No second home or high assets.

Help in Zoetermeer

  • Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer: Free advice, Stadspoort 19.
  • Municipality of Zoetermeer: Urgency application, 14-079.
  • Vidomes: Waiting list status, 088-0039600.
  • District Court of The Hague: Objection/appeal, Prins Clauslaan 60.

Last update: 2024. Always check current rules with the association.