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.
Allowances
Please note: you can apply for bijzondere bijstand (special social assistance) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality. Some allowances depend on your income.
You can apply for special social assistance from the municipality if you:
- live in the municipality of Sint-Michielsgestel;
- incurred the costs in the Netherlands.
Make contact with
Wegwijs on (073) 553 16 00 from monday to friday between 9.00 and 13.00.
You can contact Wegwijs when it comes to care, welfare, income support, debt assistance, parenting, growing up and living.
Make contact with
Wegwijs on (073) 553 16 00 from monday to friday between 9.00 and 13.00.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Sint-Michielsgestel
Visiting addresses
Meanderplein 1
5271GC Sint-Michielsgestel
Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
Friday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Meanderplein 1
5271GC Sint-Michielsgestel
Monday | 9:00 - 13:00 |
Tuesday | 9:00 - 13:00 |
Wednesday | 9:00 - 13:00 |
Thursday | 9:00 - 13:00 |
Friday | 9:00 - 13:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |