Money Matters and Money Concerns

Financial concerns

Help with Money Matters and Debts

There are ways to help you and to avoid getting into debt. For example, the energy allowance.

I want to start working on my money matters

Tips to get your debts under control.

I no longer have enough money for food and clothing

The food bank and clothing give-away shop will be able to help.

Free energy coach at home

The energy coach helps you to save energy and money.

Early debt signalling

Help with incipient payment arrears.

My income has been attached

Retaining sufficient money if your income has been attached.

Loan assistance or excess benefits received

Direct debit for local taxes

Local taxes can be paid in 10 instalments by direct debit.

Application for a waiver if you are unable to pay

Do you have low income and few assets? If so, you may be entitled to a waiver.

Local tax payment schedule

Are you unable tot pay the local taxes in one go? If so, you can also pay in instalments.

The childcare allowance affair

The childcare allowance affair

Help for young people (up to 27 years)

I am going to live independently: what do I need to arrange and what am I entitled to?

What should I arrange when I start living independently.

I am leaving school early: what do I need to arrange and what am I entitled to?

What do I need to arrange if I leave school early?

I want to go back to school: what do I need to arrange and what am I entitled to?

What do I need to arrange if I go back to school?

I am turning 18: what do I need to arrange and what am I entitled to?

What to arrange when you turn 18.

Jongeren Perspectief Fonds (JPF)

Young people aged between 18 and 27 debt-free in one step.

Help for entrepreneurs

Bureau Zelfstandigen Fryslân

Financial support for entrepreneurs.

Benefits

Intention to reduce and review benefits

Intention to reduce and review your benefits.

Applying for a benefit

Applying for a benefit if you do not have enough money to cover your cost of living.

Reporting changes for social benefits

Are you receiving a social benefit? Has your situation changed? You must report this within 7 days.

Benefit payment days

This is an overview of the payment days for your social benefits.

Working whilst receiving benefits

Working whilst receiving benefits. Information about your rights, obligations, writing a CV and letter of application, refresher training and retraining.

Studying and benefits

Studying whilst receiving benefits.

I have a social benefit and also receive income

Are you receiving benefits? Do you also have other income? Pass on your changes within 7 days.

Calculating your own entitlements

Calculate whether you are entitled to an extra payment.

File a report on misuse of welfare benefits or care

Submit an (anonymous) report if you suspect that someone is abusing social assistance benefits or care (PGB, Wmo, Youth Care).

Social assistance recovery payment

You pay a contribution if your ex-partner or child receives benefits.

Reassessment of your right to benefits

Reassessment of Benefits.

Wage cost subsidy

Information for employers and employees on employing people with disabilities.

(Additional) finance schemes

Find out what you are entitled to at datgeldtvoormij

The VoorzieningenWijzer (benefits compass) is a tool you can use to find out which allowances and schemes you are entitled to.

De Geldkrant

Information on how the local authority or other organisations can support you with money matters.

Entitlement to allowances from the Tax Authorities (Belastingdienst)

Extra money for rent, health insurance, childcare, or children under the age of 18.

Extra funding for adults for sports and culture

Extra funding for adults for sports and cultural activities.

Extra financial assistance for matters such as sports lessons or your child’s birthday

A contribution to school excursions, school supplies, subscriptions, etc.

Extra financial assistance for voluntary work and benefits (participation premium)

Extra financial assistance if you have done voluntary work in the neighbourhood, district or municipality for a year or longer.

Extra financial assistance for part-time employment and benefits

Information about the premium for part-time work and income exemption.

Extra financial assistance for students unable to work for medical reasons

Extra financial assistance for students unable to work owing to sickness or disability.

Collective health insurance (AV Frieso Compleet)

This is an insurance policy for people with a minimum income and high healthcare expenses.

Special assistance

Extra financial assistance from the local authority for special costs that you cannot afford.

White goods subsidy

With a voucher of up to €730.00 you can replace an old refrigerator, fridge-freezer, washing machine or dryer with a more energy-efficient appliance.

Inflation Emergency Fund

Is your association, organisation, or institution experiencing financial difficulties due to the current high inflation? If so, you may be eligible for the Inflation Emergency Fund City of Leeuwarden 2024.

Financial assistance if you have had a low income for more than three years

Financial assistance from the local authority if you have had a low income for three years or longer.

Allowance under the Kopjesregeling

Do you receive child care benefit from the Tax Authorities and have an income at social assistance benefit level? The local authority may reimburse other costs.