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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:
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Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Zeist: 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 incurred the costs in the Netherlands;
  • the costs are caused by special or urgent circumstances;
  • the costs cannot be postponed;
  • you cannot be reimbursed for the costs in any other way, for example through health insurance or individual income supplement;
  • you do not have sufficient income or equity;
  • the costs are demonstrably unexpected and necessary.

The RSD will send you a letter within 8 weeks. It will state whether you will receive special social assistance and how much you will receive. It will also state whether it is in the form of a loan or of a non-repayable allowance.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Zeist

Visiting address

Het Rond 1

3701HS Zeist

Opening hours
Monday
8:30 - 12:30
Tuesday
12:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
8:30 - 17.00
Thursday
12:30 - 17:00
Friday
8:30 - 12:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 21 September 2022