Benefit Standards 2024 Rotterdam: calculate your entitlement to benefits
Low income in Rotterdam? Check the municipality's benefit standards and calculate your minimum benefit. Current amounts, local conditions and application via Rotterdam.
The benefit standard under the Participation Act in Rotterdam guarantees a basic income: €1,201.76 net for single persons aged 21+ (2024). With possible supplements, rent reduction and Rotterdam special assistance, this can amount to €1,475 or more. For partners, it is €1,727.28. Single parents receive an additional €207 child supplement per child. Asset test: maximum €7,575 for single persons and €15,020 for cohabitants. Partner's income is taken into account, except in cases of separated living arrangements. The municipality of Rotterdam approves applications within 8 weeks; in urgent cases, you can claim emergency provision via the Rotterdam Work Square. Obligations: actively job searching via Werkplein Rotterdam, participating in reintegration programmes and sometimes signing a Participation Statement. Calculate your entitlement via the Government tool or the Rotterdam benefit calculator on rotterdam.nl: enter your income, assets, household composition and rent. Exception for under-21s: possibly Youth Disabled Persons Benefit or Rotterdam Youth Assistance. Penalties for fraud: up to 100% reduction in benefits. Reassessment takes place annually by the municipality. Combine with rent allowance and the Rotterdam energy allowance for a total of €2,000+ per month. In case of rejection: lodge an objection with the Rotterdam District Court within 6 weeks. Specific to Rotterdam: extra schemes such as the Poverty Alleviation Top-up for those on minimum incomes in neighbourhoods like Charlois or Feijenoord. This way you achieve your lawful minimum in the Maasstad. (248 words)