Income Limit at Assistance Level in The Hague: What May You Earn?
The income limit at assistance level in The Hague determines whether you are entitled to social assistance benefits. In 2024, your income as a single person may not exceed €1,140.71 gross per month. If you exceed this? Then the Municipality of The Hague will adjust your benefit or terminate it. Discover the rules, amounts and where to go in The Hague.
What is the Income Limit at Assistance Level in The Hague?
The income limit at assistance level is the maximum gross income to qualify for social assistance via the Municipality of The Hague. This limit is indexed annually based on inflation. It includes all your income: salary, profit from business, benefits and more.
Social assistance helps if you cannot achieve the subsistence minimum yourself. Above the limit, the municipality reduces your benefit euro-for-euro. The limit varies by household composition, allowances and exceptional costs.
Important factors:
- Household: single, partner, children.
- Allowances such as rent allowance or healthcare allowance.
- Additional benefits for disabilities.
The Social Support and Social Assistance Act (WWB) (art. 17) also applies in The Hague: income may not exceed the assistance level.
Legal Basis in The Hague
Relevant laws:
- WWB art. 17 para. 1: Social assistance if income and assets are insufficient for livelihood.
- WWB art. 17 para. 2: Account taken of partner's income.
- General Social Assistance Regulation (ABR): Contains the assistance norm.
- Decree on Income Norms for Social Assistance 2024: Exact amounts for The Hague.
The Municipality of The Hague assesses your situation. Objection? Go to District Court The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60 or start at Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10.
Income Limits 2024 in The Hague
Overview gross monthly income (Central Government):
| Situation | Income Limit (gross/month) | Reduction from |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | €1,140.71 | €1,140.72 |
| Single person +1 child | €1,704.47 | €1,704.48 |
| Partner without children | €1,140.71 | €1,140.72 |
| Partner +1 child | €1,704.47 | €1,704.48 |
| Single person +2 children | €2,268.23 | €2,268.24 |
NB: Gross = before taxes. Self-employed: use profit. Example: Single person with €1,200 gross? Benefit decreases by €59.29.
What to Do in The Hague?
Report changes to the Municipality of The Hague. In doubt? Contact Legal Aid Office The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10) for free advice. For disputes: District Court The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60).