Participation Act Delft: calculation of the benefit

In Delft, the Participation Act regulates the conditions and calculation of your social assistance benefit via the Work and Income Team of the municipality. The amount is based on the statutory minimum wage and your living situation, such as single in a rental property on the Nieuwe Delft or cohabiting with children in the Buitenhof neighbourhood. For a single person, the 2024 standard is € 1,201.82 net per month, excluding holiday allowance and special assistance for example study costs at TU Delft. Income from employment at local companies such as ASML, alimony or freelance work is deducted, with an exemption of € 246 per month for earned income. Assets exceeding € 7,575 (single) or € 15,140 (cohabiting) result in a reduction of the benefit. The municipality of Delft checks monthly via the digital portal Mijn Delft and adjusts in case of changes, such as moving to the edge of the city. Account is taken of Delft-specific living expenses, such as rent in the city centre, and special situations such as medical costs or student loans. You must report changes immediately via the Delft counter to avoid fines. Young people under 27 benefit from the starter scheme with lower standards and mandatory trajectories via local job coaches. This Delft approach stimulates activation and self-reliance. Check the website delft.nl/werk-inkomen for current amounts, calculation tools and application forms. (212 words)