Debt Assistance and Benefits in Tilburg: Impact on Asset Threshold

Debt assistance in Tilburg, via WSNP or municipal debt assistance, positively affects the benefits threshold for residents. In the WSNP (Debt Rescheduling Natural Persons Act), €5,670 per person is protected assets (2024), in addition to the benefits threshold. The municipality of Tilburg applies the asset income norm flexibly in cases of debt: no recovery obligation for benefits. Article 41 Participation Act (successor to WWB) allows deduction of debts from assets. In an amicable arrangement in Tilburg, you retain your benefit during repayment. Exception: WSNP does not stop benefits, but applies a 'reasonable provision level'. Report debts immediately upon application at the Tilburg social counter to prevent sanctions. Local practice: garnishment-free foot protects €1,500 monthly income. After successful WSNP in Tilburg: clean slate and full benefits. Costs of the process are free via Social Team Tilburg. Tips: start with the free budget management course from Welzijn Tilburg or Humanitas. Contact the debt assistance counter at Schouwburgplein for intake. Legal basis: Bankruptcy Act and Participation Act. Local success rate 45-65%: clean slate achievable with good guidance. Combine with benefits for basic standard of living. Apply for protective administration to the district court in Breda for problematic debts in Tilburg.