Minimum income scheme 2023
Municipal schemes 2023
Due to the energy crisis and huge inflation, more schemes and provisions have been introduced for people with the lowest incomes.
Below you will find a link for NIBUD where you can see all possibilities. With a test you can also see what is possible in your municipality or personal situation:
As of 1 January 2012, the law states that anyone whose income is up to 110% of the social minimum may use municipal schemes and facilities.
If you are in the minimum income group – or up to 10% above it – you may be entitled to various schemes and benefits, depending on your municipality. Each municipality has different schemes, which can be found on the municipality’s website or requested from that municipality’s Social Affairs department. In 2012 it was established that only people with an income up to 110% of the social minimum are eligible for municipal schemes and benefits.
Aanvullende bijstand (supplementary benefits)
If an employee’s wages fall below the relevant social minimum, the employee is entitled to supplementary benefits. Single parents, in most cases mothers, often need supplementary benefits as they tend to work part-time. The first application is submitted to the Werkplein (formerly CWI), which forwards the application to the Social Affairs department in the relevant municipality.
- This scheme also applies to people whose wages fall below the relevant social minimum in the event of an attachment of wage garnishment. You can request supplementary benefits from your municipality.
- This benefit cannot be applied for retroactively!
Remission Gemeentelijke heffingen (municipal taxes) and Waterschap (water authority taxes)
In most municipalities you can apply for a remission of municipal and water authority taxes. You must apply for it in the relevant municipality. The forms can often be downloaded.
In 2012, in order to qualify you are allowed to have an income up to 110% of the social minimum.
Gemeentelijke heffingen (municipal taxes)
On average €350.00 per annum
Waterschap (water authority taxes)
On average €150.00 per annum
