Income Test for General Assistance Benefit Application in Leiden: the rules explained
In addition to assets, your income plays a key role in assistance in Leiden. Learn how the municipality of Leiden assesses income and which sources affect your benefit under the Participation Act.
How does the income assessment work in Leiden?
The municipality of Leiden tests your actual available income over the past month upon your application for assistance. All income sources are included, such as wages from a job with local employers, benefits from the UWV, alimony and rental income from, for example, a room in the city center. Your partner's income is also included if you live together, for example in a student house or apartment in Leiden.
Exceptions and deductions in the Leiden assistance scheme
- Holiday pay and end-of-year benefit: Deducted at 75%, in accordance with the national rules applied by Leiden.
- Child-related budget: Completely disregarded in the calculation.
- Care allowance and rent allowance: These do not count towards your assistance in Leiden.
- Periodic income: Evenly distributed over the year for a stable assessment.
For variable income, such as seasonal work around the university or flexible jobs in hospitality along the canals, the municipality of Leiden uses an estimate based on recent averages. You are obliged to report changes immediately to the Work Square of the municipality in Bargelaan; failure to report may lead to recovery and fines. The assistance benefit supplements up to the social minimum, tailored to your household situation and the specific Leiden rates. Contact the social counter for personal advice.