In Rijswijk, in addition to income, a strict asset limit applies for welfare benefits. For 2024, a single person may possess a maximum of €7,575 in assets, a couple €15,150. Saving above this limit leads to refusal or termination of welfare by the municipality of Rijswijk. Assets include savings, investments, second homes, crypto and recreational vehicles, but your own home and furnishings are exempt up to €58,000 per person.
Under the Work and Assistance Act (WWB), article 31, an 'asset income supplement' applies: savings above the exemption are considered fictitious income (up to 4% yield). For those aged 65 and over in Rijswijk, a higher exemption of €66,050 applies. The municipality may deviate in exceptional situations, such as medical debts or high housing costs in neighbourhoods such as Innen or Oud-Rijswijk.
When applying to the municipality of Rijswijk, you must declare all asset details; the Tax Authorities share these automatically. Concealing assets is fraud, with penalties up to €11,760 or criminal prosecution. Tip: first deplete your assets before applying for welfare. For AOW recipients in Rijswijk, more lenient rules apply via the IOAW. Use the welfare calculator on rijswijk.nl or contact the Rijswijkse Werkplein for personal advice on your situation.