Participation Act: overview of minimum provisions for Rijswijk
In Rijswijk, various minimum provisions fall under the Participation Act, such as collective allowances and exemptions on municipal taxes. Specifically for residents with a low income.
Main provisions in Rijswijk
The Participation Act provides social assistance and special assistance for those on minimum incomes in Rijswijk. In addition to emergency reimbursements, there are local options such as the income supplement for households below the social assistance norm, contribution for exceptional costs (e.g. for diet or medical expenses) and tax reduction on municipal levies.
- OZB exemption in Rijswijk: Up to 100% remission of the real estate tax for those on minimum incomes, to be applied for via the municipality.
- Collective provisions: Free swimming lessons for children, a Rijswijk Pass for cultural access such as visits to the Staringskwartier museum, and discounts on sports activities.
- Travel expense reimbursement: Specifically for job seekers in Rijswijk, with reimbursement of public transport costs to job interviews or work via the Participation Act.
Access and application in Rijswijk
Consult the website of the Municipality of Rijswijk (rijswijk.nl) for current local variants and the application form. With a social assistance benefit, automatic granting is often possible. These provisions support poverty alleviation in Rijswijk broadly, with a focus on families and job seekers in neighbourhoods such as Innen and Oud-Rijswijk.