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**.
Types of benefits under Participatiewet Tilburg
In **Tilburg**, the Participatiewet includes two types of benefits:
| Type | For whom | Amount (2024, Tilburg) |
|---|---|---|
| Social assistance benefit | Without other benefits, not or limitedly working. | €1,147 (single) to €1,613 (family), minus income and rent. |
| Participation benefit | With 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.
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.