Calculation of Partner Assets for Social Assistance in Tilburg

For social assistance in Tilburg, your partner's assets are taken into account. According to the Work and Social Assistance Act (WWB) Article 41, household assets form the basis: savings, shares, real estate, and other assets of both partners are combined. In 2024, the threshold for a married couple in Tilburg is €107,595 (for single persons €53,797). Even if your partner is employed or has a job with a Tilburg company such as the municipality itself or local employer Witte Dame, the Municipality of Tilburg strictly tests the total assets. Exception in Tilburg: if the partner runs a self-employed business in the region, such as a shop in Heuvelstraat or a startup in the Spoorzone, a higher asset threshold may apply via the Participation Act. Loans between partners are often double-counted as gifts in Tilburg. The municipality applies 'fictitious attribution': half per person. In case of divorce or relationship breakdown in Tilburg, you must report this immediately to Werkplein Tilburg. Keep bank statements, valuations of assets, and proof of local costs such as energy bills. Exceeding the threshold? Your benefit will be reduced by the excess. Practical example from Tilburg: a partner's second home in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood counts fully, unless it is rented out with demonstrable loss via the Tax Authorities. Participants in the Tilburg allowance scheme receive an annual asset letter from the municipality. For AOW assets in Tilburg, consult the SVB. Correct and timely reporting at the social counter in the City Hall prevents additional assessments or fines up to €5,280. Structure your joint assets smartly within the limits, for example through local savings products at Rabobank Tilburg or investments in sustainable energy.