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.
Applying for special assistance
For more information about applying for special assistance, such as costs, please visit the website of the municipality Meerinzicht. The website of the municipality Meerinzicht is in the Dutch language. Meerinzicht is a collaboration between the municipalities of Ermelo, Harderwijk and Zeewolde.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Ermelo