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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:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Venlo: 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 Venlo;
  • incurred the costs in the Netherlands.

Apply for special social assistance with the form that you can find on venlo.nl (in Dutch). Send it to:

Gemeente Venlo
Postbus 3434
5902 RK Venlo. 

You must also send the following:

  • a copy of a valid form of identification,
  • proof of your income,
  • the most recent statements from all current and savings accounts,
  • proof of assets and/or debts,
  • a quotation or invoice of the costs for which you request special social welfare assistance.

The municipality will send you a letter within 8 weeks. It will state whether you will receive special social assistance and how much you will receive.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Venlo

Visiting address

Monsigneur Nolensplein 31

5911GG Venlo

Opening hours
Monday
8.30 - 17.30
Tuesday
8.30 - 17.30
Wednesday
8.30 - 17.30
Thursday
8.30 - 17.30
Friday
8.30 - 12.00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 21 September 2022