Long-term low income: the criteria in Den Haag
In Den Haag, you are entitled to support if your income has not exceeded 100% of the social minimum for three consecutive years. This is essential for benefits such as the individual income supplement from the Municipality of Den Haag. Specifically for residents of Den Haag facing chronic financial pressure.
What does long-term low income mean in Den Haag?
Long-term low income refers to persistent financial hardship under Den Haag's social security system. It plays a key role in exceptional assistance or supplements from the Municipality of Den Haag. Not a temporary setback, but a consistent pattern. Strict rules ensure that short-term benefits do not interfere.
For the individual income supplement (IIS) in Den Haag, this is crucial. This one-time boost compensates for your low income, provided you can prove it over three years.
Legal basis
The requirements are set out in the Participation Act, Article 36(1): three years of income ≤ assistance norm (Art. 20(1) PA), i.e., 100% of the social minimum for your household in Den Haag.
Rules from the General Act on State Taxes for income and the Remuneration Act for assets also apply. The Municipality of Den Haag strictly follows national standards, without imposing stricter local conditions.
- Participation Act Art. 36: Three-year period and threshold.
- Art. 20 PA: Social minimum, e.g., €1,201 net/month for single persons 21+ (2024).
- Ministerial regulations: Indexed annually.
Detailed criteria for Den Haag
For long-term low income in Den Haag, you must meet various requirements. Overview:
1. Period: three consecutive years
Continuous, with case-by-case assessment for seasonal fluctuations.
2. Threshold: ≤ 100% social minimum
Gross annual income below the norm. 2024 figures for Den Haag:
| Household | Social minimum net/month | Max. gross annual income (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Single person 21+ | €1,201 | €16,500 |
| Single parent | €1,703 | €23,000 |
| Co-habiting couple | €1,706 total | €23,500 |
Source: SVB/SZW 2024. Includes salary, benefits, alimony, partner's income.
3. Assets test
Assets ≤ assistance norm (Art. 34 PA): €7,575 for singles, €15,140 for couples (2024). Savings, second home/car beyond deductions count.
4. Personal conditions
Age 21+, resident in the Netherlands/Den Haag. Asylum seekers/students generally excluded.
Den Haag case examples
Case 1: Marieke (35, single resident of Den Haag), €1,100 net benefit (2021-2023), no assets. IIS approved: €500+.
Case 2: Ahmed (45, married in Den Haag), €1,600/month (2020-2022), but €10,000 savings. Rejected due to assets.
Case 3: Lisa (Den Haag): 2021 benefit €1,000, 2022 sickness benefit €1,400, 2023 unemployment benefit €1,100. Municipality of Den Haag approves if below average norm.
Rights and obligations in Den Haag
Rights:
- Free application via Municipality of Den Haag.
- Objection/appeal to Den Haag District Court (GA LA Art. 7:1).
- Automatic norm adjustments.
Obligations:
- Submit proof: tax returns, benefit statements (3 years).
- Report current income.
- No deception: penalty up to 100%.
FAQ for Den Haag
What if income was slightly higher one year?
Average over three years ≤100%? Municipality of Den Haag may approve with your calculation.
Is partner's income relevant?
Yes for marriage/cohabitation; joint assessment. Singles assessed separately.
How to apply in Den Haag?
Via Municipality of Den Haag form with proof. Decision: 8 weeks. See IIS application Den Haag.
Does inheritance count as assets?
Counts from date of acquisition. Apply for assets exemption.
Tips for residents of Den Haag
- Gather documents: My Tax Office, UWV.
- Self-check: SVB social minimum tool.
- Consider exceptional assistance from Municipality of Den Haag.
- Unsure? Visit Juridisch Loket Den Haag or Participation Act resources.
- Complex case? Contact Arslan Advocaten via Den Haag legal aid.
Also read: IIS Den Haag, Social minimum, Assistance norms Den Haag.
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