Social Assistance Asset Limit Calculation The Hague: the rules
For social assistance benefits in The Hague, the municipality checks your assets and income. The The Hague social assistance asset limit determines whether you qualify. If you exceed it, rejection often follows. We explain how the calculation works, what exemptions there are, and how to lodge an objection.
Social Assistance Asset Limit in The Hague
The The Hague social assistance asset limit 2024 is € 30,000 for a single person and € 60,000 for a household of two persons (excluding own home). The Municipality of The Hague also applies this national standard. Your net assets after deduction of debts and exemptions are taken into account.
Tip The Hague: Contact the Municipality of The Hague (Spui 70) for a personal assessment. They also assess your income alongside the assets.
What does not count in The Hague?
The following possessions are exempt in the social assistance check:
- Own home in The Hague (if residing there).
- Business assets for active entrepreneurs.
- Not yet accrued annuity or pension.
- Car up to €7,500 (single) / €15,000 (cohabiting).
- Grave rights or urns.
What does count?
- Savings, deposits, and investments.
- Cryptocurrencies, shares and funds.
- Second home or holiday home.
- Cash and bank balances.
- Valuable objects such as art or jewelry.
The Hague Asset Calculation Method
Add up possessions, deduct debts and exemptions. The remainder is your net assets.
| Component | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Total possessions minus debts | Savings and investment accounts + other |
| Deduct exemptions | Home, car, etc. (see list) |
| Net assets | Result: below/above €30,000? |
Example The Hague: Savings €28,000 + investments €5,000 + car €9,000 = €42,000 total. After car exemption (€7,500): €34,500 net assets. Above the €30,000 limit: no social assistance.
Exception: For high care costs or home repair costs, the Municipality of The Hague may deviate.
Legal Basis for Social Assistance in The Hague
Regulated in the Participation Act (art. 31). The District Court of The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60) handles objections. Start at The Hague Legal Aid Office (Lutherse Burgwal 10) for free advice.
The Hague Objection Procedure
- Submit to Municipality of The Hague within 6 weeks.
- If rejected: appeal to District Court of The Hague.
- Help via Legal Aid Office or lawyer.
Contact Points The Hague
- Municipality of The Hague: Spui 70, 2511 BM The Hague.
- District Court of The Hague: Prins Clauslaan 60, 2595 AH The Hague.
- The Hague Legal Aid Office: Lutherse Burgwal 10, 2512 LR The Hague.