Income Limit at Assistance Level Utrecht

What is the income limit at assistance level in Utrecht?

The income limit at assistance level is the maximum income to qualify for social assistance benefits in Utrecht. This limit is adjusted annually based on inflation and the economy. It concerns your gross income from employment, self-employment activities, benefits and other sources.

Social assistance helps those who cannot provide for their own livelihood. Above the limit, your benefit in Utrecht is reduced via the income rule: every extra euro is deducted from it. The limit varies by:

• Household composition (single, partnership, children).
• Allowances such as rent allowance, which are taken into account.
• Special costs, e.g. for care or disability.

The Social Support and Social Assistance Act (WWB) (art. 17) stipulates that income may not exceed the assistance level, as established by the government and applied by the Municipality of Utrecht.

Legal basis in Utrecht

Main rules:

• Social Support and Social Assistance Act (WWB) – Art. 17: income conditions.
  • Art. 17 para. 1: "The Municipality of Utrecht grants assistance if income and assets are insufficient for livelihood."
  • Art. 17 para. 2: "Account taken of income and assets of the entitled person and partner."
• General Social Assistance Regulation (ABR) – Contains the assistance norm.
• Decree on Income Norms for Social Assistance – Annual exact amounts.

The Municipality of Utrecht assesses your income. Disagree? Appeal to the District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht. Advice via Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55.

Practical examples income limit Utrecht 2024

Overview gross monthly income limit (source: Central Government, applied in Utrecht):

Note: Gross amounts before taxes/premiums. For self-employed persons, profit often applies. Example: As a single person in Utrecht, you earn €1,200 gross? Your social assistance decreases by €59.29. Contact the Municipality of Utrecht for a personal calculation.