Objection and Appeal Against Rejection of Emergency Allowance in Amsterdam

Initiating the Objection Procedure with the Municipality of Amsterdam

If the Department of Work and Income (DWI) of Amsterdam rejects your application for municipal emergency allowance, you have 6 weeks to file an objection. Send a well-reasoned letter to the DWI, explaining why the rejection is incorrect. For instance, you may highlight high housing costs in Amsterdam or uninsured healthcare expenses, such as dental procedures in situations of acute poverty.

• Providing Justification: Include Amsterdam-specific evidence, such as recent rental agreements from the city or proof of benefits under the Participation Act.
• Response Timeframe: Amsterdam typically decides on your objection within 6-12 weeks; during busy periods, this may take longer due to the high volume of applications.
• Hearing: You will often be invited to a hearing at an Amsterdam municipal office, where you can elaborate on your situation.

Appeal to the Court in Amsterdam

Not satisfied with the decision on your objection? File an appeal within 6 weeks with the administrative judge at the District Court of Amsterdam. Free legal assistance is available through the Legal Counter in Amsterdam (locations in East and Central districts). In Amsterdam, success rates for well-documented cases hover around 35-45%, partly due to recent cases concerning emergency aid for homeless individuals in Amsterdam. This is how you effectively assert your right to municipal support in the expensive Randstad region.