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Participatiewet Tilburg: conditions for benefits

Conditions **Participatiewet Tilburg**: social assistance, participation benefit, income and work requirements. Apply at **municipality of Tilburg**.

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Participatiewet in Tilburg: conditions for a benefit

The **Participatiewet** in **Tilburg** regulates the conditions for a **social assistance benefit**. Learn the rules, rights, obligations and how you are entitled to support from the **municipality of Tilburg**.

The **Participatiewet** (since 2015) has replaced the **Social Support and Income Act (WWB)**. In **Tilburg**, this act determines whether you receive a benefit if you cannot (fully) work. The aim is **activation and support** for work. Whether you are entitled depends on income, assets, age and employment opportunities in **Tilburg**.

What does the Participatiewet in Tilburg entail?

The **Participatiewet** provides financial assistance to those who temporarily cannot work. In **Tilburg**, the municipality promotes work through:

  • **Social assistance benefit** for those not receiving unemployment benefit (WW), disability insurance benefit (WIA) or state pension (AOW).
  • **Participation benefit** for those with a disability who can work part-time.
  • **Activation programmes** such as job application assistance, training or job coaching by **Tilburg Works**.
The act is contained in **Book 10 of the Civil Code** and **Participatiewet** (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2014, 387). Contact **municipality of Tilburg** at 013-542 92 11.

Types of benefits under Participatiewet Tilburg

In **Tilburg**, the Participatiewet includes two types of benefits:

TypeFor whomAmount (2024, Tilburg)
Social assistance benefitWithout other benefits, not or limitedly working.€1,147 (single) to €1,613 (family), minus income and rent.
Participation benefitWith disability, working part-time with assistance.€1,300-€1,800, based on capacity and Tilburg standards.

For questions: **Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364**.

Conditions for Participatiewet benefit in Tilburg

For a benefit in **Tilburg**, you must meet **personal** and **financial conditions**.

1. Personal conditions

Main requirements:

  • Age: From 18 years. Young people 18-27: first work or study via DUO.
  • Place of residence: Registered in **Tilburg** (BRP).
  • Employment capacity**:
    • **Social assistance**: Max. 12 hours/week working with low income.
    • **Participation**: Part-time with adaptation/assistance.
  • No other benefits: No unemployment benefit (WW), disability insurance benefit (WIA), state pension (AOW) or partner supplement.

2. Financial conditions

**Municipality of Tilburg** checks:

  • Income**:
    • Gross income below norm. **Social assistance**: Up to €110/month (2024) without reduction.
    • Excess income is offset.
  • Assets: Max. €7,575 (single) or €15,020 (together) per 1-1-2024. Savings above this amount count.
  • Housing costs: Rent/allowance are included in the calculation.

Obligations in Tilburg

You must:

  • Actively seek work via Werkplein Tilburg.
  • Report details to **municipality of Tilburg**.
  • Cooperate in reintegration.
No cooperation? Fine or suspension.

Application for Participatiewet benefit Tilburg

Via **mijn.tilburg.nl** or counter **City Office Tilburg, Stadhuisplein 1**. Required: ID, bank statements, rental agreement. Decision within 8 weeks. Objection? To **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100**.

Special rules Tilburg

**Tilburg** offers extras such as:

  • Job coaching via **Regiecentrum**.
  • Participation jobs with wage cost subsidy.
  • Assistance for status holders.
Keep an eye on **tilburg.nl/participatiewet** for updates.