Income Test for Welfare Benefit Application in Tilburg: the rules explained
In addition to assets, your income plays a key role in welfare in Tilburg. Learn how the municipality of Tilburg assesses income and which sources affect your benefit.
How does the income assessment work in Tilburg?
The municipality of Tilburg tests your actual available income over the past month. All sources are counted, such as wages, benefits, alimony, rental income, and income from part-time work in the region. Partner income is also counted for cohabitants. In Tilburg, extra attention is paid to seasonal income from local sectors such as logistics and retail.
Exceptions to income deductions in Tilburg
- Holiday pay and end-of-year allowance: Deducted at 75%, in accordance with the Participation Act.
- Child-related budget: Completely disregarded.
- Healthcare allowance and rent allowance: Not counted in the welfare calculation in Tilburg.
- Periodic income: Evenly distributed over the year for a stable assessment.
For variable income, such as for flex workers in the Tilburg port or textile industry, the municipality uses an estimate based on averages over the last three months. You are obliged to report changes immediately via the Tilburg Customer Contact Centre (KCC); otherwise, you risk recovery and fines. The welfare supplements up to the social minimum, tailored to your household situation and the Tilburg welfare standards. Contact the Work Square of the municipality for personal advice.