Exemptions in Asset Calculation for Social Assistance in Tilburg: what does not count?
In the assessment for social assistance by the municipality of Tilburg, certain assets are exempt from the asset threshold. Discover which exemptions apply under the Participation Act and how Tilburg's rules affect your entitlement to benefits.
Overview of Exemptions in Tilburg
The Participation Act, as applied by the municipality of Tilburg, provides for various exemptions to protect vulnerable residents. For example, the value of your own home in neighbourhoods such as Reeshof or Oud-Zuid does not count, as long as you live there yourself and do not sublet it. Household effects, clothing and necessary vehicles for work or medical reasons – for example for commuting to business in Tilburg – are also exempt. The municipality of Tilburg applies the same national standards, but pay attention to local nuances in valuations via the Wmo counter.
Specific Exemptions in Tilburg
- Home and accessories: Value of your Tilburg owner-occupied or rental home including mortgage debt is disregarded, provided you reside there permanently.
- Inheritance and gifts: Exempt within six months after death or gift, provided not obtained intentionally; Tilburg notaries can assist with proof.
- Medical costs: Aids such as prostheses, wheelchairs or adapted furniture, often reimbursed via the Tilburg Wmo team.
- Student finance: Outstanding loans and gifts for education, relevant for students at Fontys or Tilburg University.
Note: In Tilburg, exemptions apply only if you can demonstrate that the assets are necessary. The municipality may require a valuation by local experts. If the asset threshold is exceeded (in 2023 €7,575 for single persons) after exemptions, you must draw on your assets within two years. Contact the Tilburg Customer Contact Centre for personal advice.