Exceptions to the Welfare Asset Limit in Delft: What Does Not Count?

Not all your possessions count towards the welfare asset limit in Delft. The Work and Assistance Act (WWB) includes exemptions for essential items, which the Municipality of Delft applies strictly. In 2024, you may retain unlimited in Delft: your own home (up to WOZ value, relevant for many historic buildings in the city centre), furnishings up to €12,000 per person, clothing, furniture and household appliances. A car up to €3,600 in value does not count, and for job seekers with transport needs to TU Delft or local jobs, a limit of €11,500 applies. Study grants for students at TU Delft or other educational institutions are also exempt. Pension accrual via annuity remains exempt up to certain limits. Inheritances or gifts must be reported to the Municipality of Delft within 8 weeks, but cadastrally valuable land for hobbies such as gardening in Delftse Hout may be exempt. Article 41 WWB and the Assistance Decree specify this. Holiday pay or periodic income counts as income, not assets. The Municipality of Delft assesses individually: medically necessary aids such as a mobility scooter for mobility in the city are often exempt, especially for elderly people in neighbourhoods such as Poptahof. Providing proof via the Delftse Balie voor Werk en Inkomen is crucial. If exceeded, the benefit stops. Request an 'asset investigation' from the Municipality of Delft for clarity. These exceptions ensure that welfare in Delft safeguards basic needs, taking into account local living costs and mobility, without depriving everything.