Income Limit at Assistance Level Rotterdam: what may you earn?
The income limit at assistance level in Rotterdam determines whether you are entitled to assistance benefit. In 2024, your income as a single person may not exceed €1,140.71 gross per month. Do you exceed this limit? Then the municipality of Rotterdam will adjust or stop your benefit. Discover how it works in Rotterdam.
What is the income limit at assistance level in Rotterdam?
The income limit at assistance level is the maximum income to qualify for assistance in Rotterdam. This limit is adjusted annually based on inflation and the economy. It concerns your gross income from work, self-employed activities, benefits and other sources.
Assistance helps those who cannot provide for their own livelihood. Above the limit, your benefit is reduced via the income forfait: every extra euro is directly deducted from the assistance. In Rotterdam, the municipality strictly checks your situation.
The limit varies based on:
- Household composition (single, partner, children).
- Allowances such as rent or healthcare allowance.
- Specific costs, e.g. for medical needs or disability.
The Social Support and Assistance Act (WWB) (article 17) stipulates that income may not exceed the assistance level, as established by the central government and applied by Rotterdam.
Legal basis in Rotterdam
Main rules for the income limit:
- Social Support and Assistance Act (WWB) – Article 17: conditions for assistance.
- Article 17 paragraph 1: "The municipality grants assistance if income and assets are insufficient for livelihood."
- Article 17 paragraph 2: Account taken of income and assets of you and your partner.
- General Assistance Regulation (ABR) – Contains the assistance norm and income limit.
- Decree on Income Norms for Assistance 2024 – Annual publication with exact amounts for Rotterdam.
In Rotterdam, the municipality decides. Disagree? Appeal to the District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125. Free advice via Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180.
Examples of income limit Rotterdam 2024
Overview of gross monthly income limits (source: central government, applied in Rotterdam):
| Situation | Income Limit (gross p.m.) | Deduction from |
|---|---|---|
| Single w/o children | €1,140.71 | €1,140.72 |
| Single w. 1 child | €1,704.47 | €1,704.48 |
| Partner w/o children | €1,140.71 | €1,140.72 |
| Partner w. 1 child | €1,704.47 | €1,704.48 |
| Single w. 2 children | €2,268.23 | €2,268.24 |
Note: Gross amounts before taxes/premiums. Self-employed: often profit from business. Contact Rotterdam for personal calculation.
Example: You are single in Rotterdam and earn €1,200 gross. Your assistance is reduced by €59.29 (€1,200 - €1,140.71).