Asset Accumulation Period for Benefits in Tilburg: How Long Does It Last?

The asset accumulation period is an important provision in the Participation Act (formerly WWB) that gives benefits applicants in Tilburg respite. Normally, your assets must remain below the Tilburg asset threshold – €7,575 for single persons and €15,080 for cohabitants in 2024 – but during this period, they may be higher. For single persons in Tilburg, an accumulation period of 2 months applies (or 4 weeks upon reapplication), during which savings, possessions or sales proceeds such as a car do not immediately count. This provides room to make expenditures on debts, home maintenance or other necessities. Article 41 paragraph 2 of the Participation Act strictly regulates this exception. Partners or married persons in Tilburg receive 6 months upon a first application. Exceeding this results in rejection or termination of benefits by the municipality of Tilburg. Local tip: The Social Affairs and Employment Service in Tilburg checks this meticulously; always keep receipts and bank statements of expenditures. Example: Sale of a vehicle counts as income, unless handled within the accumulation period. In Tilburg, in exceptional situations such as illness or work disability, you can apply for an exemption via the WMO counter. Document everything well to prevent disputes. This provision ensures that Tilburg residents do not have to spend everything before receiving benefits. Check current rules on tilburg.nl/bijstand or call the municipality for personal advice on 013-542 91 11.