Participation Act Utrecht: calculation of the benefit

In Utrecht, the Participation Act regulates the conditions and calculation of your social assistance benefit via the Utrecht Work Company. The amount is based on the statutory minimum wage and your living situation, such as single in a flat in Kanaleneiland, cohabiting in Overvecht or with children in Tuindorp. For a single person, the standard in 2024 is € 1,201.82 net per month, excluding holiday allowance and special assistance for high rent in the city. Income from work, such as from a part-time job at a Utrecht company, alimony or ABP pension is deducted with a disregard of € 246 per month. Assets above € 7,575 (single) or € 15,140 (cohabiting) result in a reduction; Utrecht applies the same thresholds but offers flexible testing for study costs. The municipality of Utrecht checks monthly via the income portal and adjusts for changes, such as a move to Lombok or Lunetten. Account is taken of Utrecht living expenses, such as energy allowance for old homes, and special costs such as medical travel expenses to the UMC. You must report changes immediately via the Utrecht reporting point to avoid sanctions. Young people under 27 fall under the Utrecht starters scheme with lower standards, mandatory job application trajectories at the Work Company and internships with local employers. This approach stimulates activation in the Utrecht labour market. Check utrecht.nl/werkinkomen for current amounts, the Utrecht calculation tool and application forms. (212 words)