Income Test for Social Assistance Application in Rijswijk: the rules explained
In addition to assets, your income plays a key role in social assistance in Rijswijk. Learn how the municipality of Rijswijk assesses income and which sources affect your benefit.
How does the income assessment work in Rijswijk?
The municipality of Rijswijk tests your actual available income over the past month. All sources count, such as wages, benefits, alimony, rental income, and income from the nearby Hague region. Partner income is also included for cohabitants. Rijswijk applies the national Participation Act, but implements it with attention to local employment in South Holland.
Exceptions to income deductions in Rijswijk
- Holiday pay and end-of-year benefit: Deducted at 75%, in accordance with Rijswijk practice.
- Child-related budget: Completely disregarded.
- Care allowance: Not counted in the social assistance calculation in Rijswijk.
- Periodic income: Evenly distributed over the year, with an estimate for seasonal work in the region.
For variable income, such as for flex workers around Rijswijk, the municipality uses an estimate based on averages from the past three months. You are obliged to report changes immediately to the Rijswijk social counter; otherwise, you risk recovery and fines. Social assistance supplements up to the social minimum, depending on your household situation and local standards. Contact the Rijswijk team via rijswijk.nl for personal advice.