Municipal emergency allowance in Tilburg: acute assistance in financial distress
The municipal emergency allowance Tilburg provides temporary financial support in acute emergency situations if you have no other options. Part of the Special Assistance Act, for costs such as a broken refrigerator or unexpected travel expenses. Discover how to apply and what your rights are in Tilburg.
What does the emergency allowance in Tilburg entail?
The municipal emergency allowance Tilburg is special assistance for acute financial crisis situations. This concerns one-off help, such as:
- Unexpected repair costs, e.g., a leaking roof or broken boiler.
- Medical expenses outside the basic insurance.
- Travel costs for job interviews or hospital visits in Tilburg.
- Food assistance in case of temporary loss of income.
Not for long-term problems; for those, you can apply for benefits or other Tilburg support.
Legal basis
Based on the Special Assistance Act (Wbb):
- Article 1: Assistance in emergencies.
- Article 2: Granting upon necessity and inevitability.
- Article 3: First check other arrangements, such as supplementary benefit.
- Article 10: Refusal for preventable costs.
Applicable: General Administrative Law Act (Awb). For complaints: Municipality of Tilburg or District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.
Conditions for emergency allowance Tilburg
Three criteria:
- Urgency: Immediate need, such as broken heating in winter.
- Inevitability: Necessary, non-postponable costs.
- No alternatives: No other benefits or assistance available.
The Municipality of Tilburg must investigate alternatives, but cannot force you.
Examples of emergency allowance Tilburg
| Situation | Example | Possible in Tilburg? |
|---|---|---|
| Household repairs | Broken washing machine leading to hygiene problems. | Yes, without own resources. |
| Medical emergency | Glasses for work not covered by insurance. | Yes, in case of medical necessity. District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100. |
| Travel costs | Bus to job interview in Tilburg Centrum. | Yes, with proof. |
Applying in Tilburg
Contact Municipality of Tilburg via the social counter. Proof required: income details, invoices. Visit Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for free advice. Decision within 8 weeks (Awb).
Objection and appeal
Dissatisfied? File objection within 6 weeks with the municipality. Thereafter: District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100. Assistance via Juridisch Loket Tilburg.