Participation Act: overview of minimum arrangements for Tilburg
In Tilburg, various minimum arrangements fall under the Participation Act, such as social assistance, allowances and exemptions from municipal taxes. Specifically for Tilburg residents on minimum incomes with additional local support.
Main arrangements in Tilburg
The Participation Act provides social assistance and special assistance for those on minimum incomes in Tilburg. In addition to national emergency compensations, the municipality has specific arrangements such as the income top-up for single persons and families below the social assistance norm, contribution for exceptional costs (e.g. for diet, medical aids or school supplies) and tax reduction on various levies.
- OZB exemption in Tilburg: Up to 100% remission of the real estate tax for those on minimum incomes, to be applied for via the municipality.
- Collective Tilburg arrangements: Free or heavily reduced entry to swimming pools such as TijdTil, Speelland Beekse Bergen season tickets and the Tilburg Museum Card.
- Travel expense reimbursement: For job seekers in Tilburg, including public transport reimbursement via the municipality for job interviews and pathways to work.
- Extra local allowance: Tilburg one-off special assistance for unexpected expenses, such as repair costs or moving costs.
Access and application in Tilburg
Consult the website of the Municipality of Tilburg (tilburg.nl) for current conditions and local variants, such as the Minimum Assistance Desk. With a social assistance benefit, automatic granting of some arrangements is possible via the Work & Income Team. These measures effectively combat poverty in Tilburg, with a focus on neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and Het Zand, and go beyond just emergency aid.