The child-related budget is a financial support from the government for parents in Utrecht with children under the age of 18. The amount you receive is determined by your income and the number of children.
What does the child-related budget entail?
The child-related budget is a benefit that depends on your income and is intended for parents with children up to 18 years old who live with them. This is separate from child benefit, which is available to everyone. The aim is to provide extra help to families in Utrecht with a lower income.
Conditions for receipt
- You have one or more children younger than 18 years
- Your child is registered at your address in Utrecht
- You receive child benefit for this child
- You are a Dutch citizen or have a valid residence permit
- Your income does not exceed the established limit
Child-related budget amounts 2024
| Child | Age 0-11 | Age 12-15 | Age 16-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First child | € 1.336 | € 1.336 | € 1.336 |
| Second child | € 1.102 | € 1.102 | € 1.102 |
| Third child | € 388 | € 388 | € 388 |
| Each subsequent child | € 282 | € 282 | € 282 |
Extra benefits for children aged 12-15 years: € 276 and for 16-17 years: € 450.
Extra support for single parents
As a single parent in Utrecht, you can claim an extra benefit, the single parent supplement. In 2024, this can amount to a maximum of € 3.531 per year, regardless of how many children you have.
Income limits in Utrecht
If your income exceeds a certain limit, you will receive less child-related budget:
- The phase-out starts at an income of around € 26.819 (2024)
- For every extra euro of income, the budget is reduced
- At a high income, the right to child-related budget lapses
Frequently asked questions about child-related budget
Do I need to apply for the child-related budget myself in Utrecht?
If you already receive child benefit and are registered with the Tax Authorities, you often receive an automatic notification. If not, you can submit an application yourself via MijnToeslagen.
Can I get child-related budget as a co-parent in Utrecht?
The budget is awarded to the parent who receives the child benefit. In co-parenting, you can agree among yourselves who applies for it.
Is child-related budget counted as income for social assistance in Utrecht?
No, this benefit has no influence on your social assistance benefit.
Help and legal support in Utrecht
For questions or help with applying for child-related budget, you can go to the Juridisch Loket Utrecht, located at Catharijnesingel 55. In addition, for legal matters, you can contact the Rechtbank Midden-Nederland at Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.