Applying for special social assistance
If you have a low income and it is impossible for you to pay exceptional and unexpected costs, you may be entitled to extra financial support from the municipality. This is called special social assistance (bijzondere bijstand).
Special social assistance is subject to the following conditions among others:
- you are lawfully living and staying in the Netherlands.
- you do not have enough income and funds to pay the costs yourself.
- you are at least 18 years old.
- you have expenses due to an exceptional or urgent situation, such as surgery or moving house.
- you cannot cover the costs in any other way.;
Your municipality can tell you what other conditions apply in your situation.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Almelo: Applying for special social assistance
Please note: you can apply for bijzondere bijstand (special social assistance) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
You can apply for special social assistance from the municipality if you:
- live in the municipality of Almelo;
- incurred the costs in the Netherlands.
Apply at het burgerportaal https://almelo.e-inwoner.nl/login
More information
Call sociale zaken at +31 546 54 17 89
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Almelo
Visiting address
Haven Zuidzijde 30
7607EW Almelo
Monday | 8:15 - 16:00 |
Tuesday | 8:15 - 16:00 |
Wednesday | 8:15 - 16:00 |
Thursday | 8:15 - 19:00 |
Friday | 8:15 - 12:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |