Tilburg Welfare Asset Limit Calculation: the Rules
For a welfare benefit in Tilburg, the municipality assesses your assets and income to determine if you are entitled to financial support. The Tilburg welfare asset limit is decisive: if you exceed this limit, you may not be eligible for welfare. We explain how your assets are calculated, what Tilburg rules apply, and what the exemptions are.
What does the Tilburg welfare asset limit entail?
The Tilburg welfare asset limit is the maximum amount of assets you may have to apply for welfare. This national limit is indexed annually. For 2024, in Tilburg, it is €30,000 for a single person (excluding own home). Cohabitants are entitled to a limit of €60,000.
Crucial: Only your available assets are taken into account after deduction of debts and exempt possessions. Your income also plays a role. Both elements jointly determine your entitlement to welfare from the Tilburg municipality.
Which possessions are included in Tilburg?
The Municipality of Tilburg does not include all assets in the asset calculation. The following items are exempt:
- Own home (if occupied and not a second home).
- Business assets (with active participation and not for investment purposes).
- Annuity or pension payments (not yet paid out).
- Car up to €7,500 (single) or €15,000 (cohabiting).
- Grave rights or family grave.
These items are included:
- Savings (accounts, deposits, investments).
- Valuable securities (stocks, bonds, crypto, ETFs).
- Second homes or recreational property.
- Money in the bank or cash.
- Collectibles such as art or antiques (unless exempt).
Asset Calculation for Welfare in Tilburg
Add up all your assets, deduct debts and exemptions. What remains is your disposable assets. The calculation method:
| Component | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Total assets (minus debts) | Sum of savings, investments, and other goods |
| Exemptions (e.g., home) | Deductions such as own home and car |
| Available assets | Total assets - exemptions |
Tilburg Example: You have €28,000 in savings, €12,000 in stocks, and a car worth €6,500. Own home (exempt), no debts. Calculation:
- Total: €28,000 + €12,000 + €6,500 = €46,500.
- Home exempt: €46,500 remains.
- Single person limit €30,000: you exceed by €16,500, no Tilburg welfare.
Exception: If you exceed the limit, you can demonstrate to the Tilburg municipality that your assets are needed for recovery costs, care expenses, or other emergencies. Consult the Tilburg Legal Aid Office, Spoorlaan 364 for free advice.
Legal Basis for Welfare in Tilburg
The rules are laid down in the Participation Act (art. 31). Assessment is carried out by the Tilburg municipality. Objection? Submit it to the municipality or go to the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.