Participation Act Tilburg: calculation of the benefit

In Tilburg, the Participation Act regulates the conditions and calculation of your general assistance benefit via Team Work and Income. The amount is based on the statutory minimum wage and your living situation, such as single in a rental property on Korvelboulevard, cohabiting or with children in the Reeshof. For a single person in Tilburg, the standard in 2024 is € 1,201.82 net per month, excluding holiday allowance and special assistance for example energy costs. Income from work, alimony or freelance jobs is deducted, with an exemption scheme for the first € 246 per month to encourage work. Assets exceeding the limit of € 7,575 (single) or € 15,140 (cohabiting) result in a reduction; Tilburg applies the same national rules. The municipality checks monthly via the income and assets counter and adjusts for changes, such as a new job at a Tilburg company. Account is taken of local living costs in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and special situations, such as medical costs or studying children. You must report changes immediately to Team Work and Income to avoid sanctions. Young people under 27 in Tilburg fall under the starters scheme with lower standards, mandatory job application trajectories and internships with local employers. This Tilburg approach encourages activation and self-reliance. Check www.tilburg.nl/werk-inkomen for current amounts, the Tilburg calculation tool and appointment options. (212 words)