Asset Limit for Social Assistance Benefit in Delft

In Delft, in addition to income, a strict asset limit applies for social assistance benefits, as laid down in the Participation Act. For 2024, a single person in Delft may possess a maximum of €7,575 in assets, a couple €15,150. Have you saved more? Then your social assistance in Delft will be refused or terminated by the municipality. Assets include savings, investments, second homes, crypto and holiday homes, but your own home and household effects in Delft remain exempt up to €58,000 per person. The Work and Social Assistance Act (WWB), article 31, requires an 'asset income supplement': savings above the exemption are considered as fictitious income (up to 4% return). For those aged 65 and over in Delft, a higher exemption of €66,050 applies. The municipality of Delft may deviate in exceptional situations, such as medical debts or study costs for TU Delft students, but this is assessed on a case-by-case basis. When applying for social assistance in Delft, you must declare all asset details; the Tax Authorities share these automatically with the municipality. Concealing assets is fraud, punishable by fines up to €11,760 or even imprisonment. Tip: spend your savings first before applying for social assistance with the municipality of Delft. For AOW recipients in Delft, more lenient rules apply via the IOAW. Use the digital social assistance calculator on delft.nl to check your personal situation in Delft and make an appointment at the Werkplein Delft for advice.