Applying for a benefit
Do you no longer have an income, or has it decreased? And as a result, do you have too little money to live on? You might be eligible for a (supplementary) welfare benefit. Find out quickly if you qualify by answering a few short questions.
How much money will you receive?
You will find the amounts in the Standard amounts under the Participation Act.
Who determines the amount of the benefit?
For the amount of the benefit, we consider:
- your domestic situation;
- other income;
- a contribution from parents or a former partner. You find more information under Social assistance recovery payment.
The rules for receiving benefits
You must take part in jobseeker activities. If you do not actively participate, we may reduce your benefit.
If anything changes in your living situation or your income, you should let us know. You will find more information on the page ‘Report changes to social security benefits’ (in Dutch only).
More information
- This video tells you all about applying for a social benefit for people aged from 18 to 27.
- This video tells you all about applying for a social benefit for people aged 27 and above.
- Eligibility for welfare benefits comes with a number of conditions. More information is provided on the website of the Rijksoverheid.
- Are you incurring special costs that you cannot afford? Are you unable to ask neighbours, family members or friends for help? And is there no other scheme you can use and you have no money of your own? In that case, you can apply for special social assistance. You will find more information on the page Bijzondere bijstand (special benefits).
Check for yourself what you are entitled to
In addition to welfare benefits, the municipality also offers other schemes and reimbursements. Use the website datgeldtvoormij to check which schemes and allowances you are entitled to.
Questions or need help?
Go to your local buurt- of dorpskamer (community centre). Or contact the City of Leeuwarden.
How much money will you receive?
You will find the amounts in the Standard amounts under the Participation Act.
Who determines the amount of the benefit?
For the amount of the benefit, we consider:
- your domestic situation;
- other income;
- a contribution from parents or a former partner. You find more information under Social assistance recovery payment.
The rules for receiving benefits
You must take part in jobseeker activities. If you do not actively participate, we may reduce your benefit.
If anything changes in your living situation or your income, you should let us know. You will find more information on the page ‘Report changes to social security benefits’ (in Dutch only).
More information
- This video tells you all about applying for a social benefit for people aged from 18 to 27.
- This video tells you all about applying for a social benefit for people aged 27 and above.
- Eligibility for welfare benefits comes with a number of conditions. More information is provided on the website of the Rijksoverheid.
- Are you incurring special costs that you cannot afford? Are you unable to ask neighbours, family members or friends for help? And is there no other scheme you can use and you have no money of your own? In that case, you can apply for special social assistance. You will find more information on the page Bijzondere bijstand (special benefits).
Check for yourself what you are entitled to
In addition to welfare benefits, the municipality also offers other schemes and reimbursements. Use the website datgeldtvoormij to check which schemes and allowances you are entitled to.
Questions or need help?
Go to your local buurt- of dorpskamer (community centre). Or contact the City of Leeuwarden.