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

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Stichtse Vecht

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Stichtse Vecht: Applying for special social assistance

You live in Stichtse Vecht
You are 18 years of age or older
You are Dutch or have a valid residence permit
The costs for which you are applying for special assistance are special, unforeseen, necessary and are not covered by another law or provision, such as the Health Insurance Act.
the costs are so high that you cannot pay them from your income or assets
you must submit your application on time, within 30 days after the costs have arisen

Income

An important principle is that you incur high costs in relation to your income. What income you have does not matter. The municipality calculates whether you can pay the high costs yourself, or whether special assistance is possible. The higher your income, the more you have to pay yourself.

If you are not already known to the municipality, you must include the following with your application:

valid identification (no driving license)
proof of the costs for which reimbursement is requested
Bank statements from bank and savings accounts of you, your partner and your minor children for the past 3 months (note: a printout must clearly show your name, address, account number, balance, credits and debits)
proof of income for the past 3 months
proof of valuable possessions
proof of debts

Please apply for special assistance by contacting us.