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Social Assistance Asset Limit Calculation Delft

In Delft, your assets and income are strictly assessed for social assistance. The asset limit for 2024 is €30,000 (single) or €60,000 (cohabiting). Read how this is calculated and what exceptions apply via The Hague District Court.

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Social Assistance Asset Limit Calculation in Delft: the rules explained

When applying for social assistance in Delft, the municipality carefully checks your assets and income. If you exceed the social assistance asset limit, your application may be rejected. We explain how the calculation works, what counts, and how to object via The Hague District Court.

What does the social assistance asset limit in Delft entail?

The asset limit is the maximum amount of savings and possessions you may have for social assistance. For 2024 in Delft: €30,000 for singles and €60,000 for cohabiting persons (excluding own home). These limits come from the Participation Act and are indexed annually.

Crucial: Only freely disposable assets after deduction of debts and exemptions count. In Delft, the municipality applies strict checks, sometimes with home visits.

What does not count towards your assets?

In Delft, these standard exemptions apply:

  • Own home in Delft (if occupied and not a second home).
  • Business assets if you are a self-employed person (ZZP'er) and demonstrably active.
  • Annuity/pension (not yet paid out).
  • Car: up to €7,500 (single) or €15,000 (cohabiting).
  • Grave rights or urns.

What does count?

  • Savings accounts and deposits.
  • Shares, crypto and other investments.
  • Second homes or recreational real estate.
  • Cash and checking accounts.
  • Valuable art or jewelry (above exemption).

Calculation method in Delft

Assets = total possessions minus debts minus exemptions. The Municipality of Delft uses the SVB statement or own declaration for this.

ComponentCalculation
Base assetsSavings + investments + other
ExemptionsDeduction home/car/etc.
Freely disposable assetsBase - exemptions

Delft example: Savings €28,000 + investments €5,000 + car €9,000 = €42,000. After car exemption (€7,500): €34,500. Above €30,000 = no social assistance.

Exception: In Delft, you can apply for an exemption for high care costs or housing costs.

Legal basis and procedures in Delft

Regulated in the Participation Act art. 31. Decisions by the Municipality of Delft can be objected to within 6 weeks. Appeal to a higher court? Then the The Hague District Court (district) is competent.

Free advice? Contact Juridisch Loket Delft for personal calculation and help with application.

Contact in Delft

  • Municipality of Delft: Apply for social assistance via delft.nl
  • Juridisch Loket Delft: Help with calculation and objection
  • The Hague District Court: For rulings on asset limit