Calculation of Partner Assets for Social Assistance Benefit in Leiden

For a social assistance benefit in Leiden, your partner's assets are taken into account. According to the Work and Social Assistance Act (WWB) Article 41, household assets form the basis: savings, shares, real estate and other assets of both partners are combined. For 2024, Leiden applies a threshold of €107,595 for married couples and €53,797 for single persons. Even if your partner works in the Leiden region, for example at Leiden University or the LUMC, the Municipality of Leiden strictly checks total assets. Exception: for a self-employed business, such as a startup in Leiden Bio Science Park, a higher asset threshold may apply. Loans between partners are often double-counted as gifts in Leiden. The municipality applies 'fictitious attribution': half per person. In case of divorce or relationship breakdown, you must report this immediately to the Leiden Service Point. Keep bank statements, valuations and proof of local costs such as rent in the city centre. Exceedance leads to reduction of the benefit by the excess amount. Leiden practice example: a second home in the Stevenshof neighbourhood owned by your partner counts, unless it is rented out with demonstrable loss. Participants in the Leiden allowances scheme receive an asset letter from the municipality. For AOW assets, consult the SVB. Correct reporting to the municipality prevents recovery assessments or fines up to €5,280. Structure your joint assets smartly within the limits, taking into account Leiden real estate prices.