Social Assistance Asset Limit The Hague 2024: What May You Own?
The social assistance asset limit in The Hague determines the maximum assets you may have for a social assistance benefit. Exceeding this limit may result in loss of entitlement to social assistance. The rules are set out in the Social Support and Income Act (Wet werk en bijstand (WWB)) and are updated annually. In The Hague, the municipality enforces these limits strictly.
What is the social assistance asset limit in The Hague?
The maximum assets for social assistance include savings, bank balances, and valuable assets such as a second home or shares. The social assistance benefit is for households with low income and limited assets. Excessive assets lead to reduction or termination by the Municipality of The Hague.
Legal basis in The Hague
The rules derive from:
- WWB Article 41: Assets test.
- Social Assistance Decree 2024: Specific limits.
- Participation Act: Current asset standards.
Social Assistance Asset Limits The Hague 2024
Limits are indexed to inflation. For 2024 in The Hague:
| Category | Limit (2024) | The Hague Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Single | € 7,340 | Savings, accounts, and liquid assets. Correction on old €3,000 info. |
| Cohabiting/family | € 14,680 | Per household. |
| Own home | Exempt up to €61,473 | Excess counts after exemption. |
| Car | €9,910 | Economic daily value; excess contributes to assets. |
| Funeral reserve | €3,000 p.p. | Separately set aside money exempted. |
Source: Ministry of SZW & Municipality of The Hague 2024.
What counts as assets in The Hague?
The municipality checks:
- Liquid assets: Accounts, savings accounts, crypto.
- Investments: Shares, bonds.
- Additional possessions: Second car, boat, art.
- Debt deduction: Mortgage, student debt minimised.
What does not count?
Exemptions:
- Furniture and clothing.
- Medical aids.
- Student grant.
- Unemployment benefit (temporary).
Practice in The Hague: Procedure
1. Submit application to Municipality of The Hague (Spui 70 or online).
2. Provide supporting documents (bank statements 12 months).
3. Assets test within 8 weeks.
Too many assets? Reinvest or reduce within a reasonable period.
Help in The Hague
- District Court The Hague: Prins Clauslaan 60. For objection/appeal.
- Legal Aid Office The Hague: Lutherse Burgwal 10. Free advice (070-359 66 66).
- Municipality: 14 070 or Wegwijs The Hague.
Tips for The Hague
- Keep bank statements.
- Apply for exemptions (e.g. car for work).
- In doubt: Request interim relief from court.
Current as of 2024. Check denhaag.nl for updates.