Special assistance

Do you have (suddenly) incurred special necessary expenses? In other words, expenses that not everyone has? Are you unable to get these expenses reimbursed in any other way or from any other source? If so, you may be eligible for special assistance from the municipality.

How does it work?

Special assistance is not only available to people receiving welfare benefits. It is also available to people with higher incomes. However, the amount of assistance may be lower in such cases. You cannot apply for special assistance to cover all expenses. You cannot apply for special assistance to cover everyday expenses such as groceries, rent, food, furniture, and appliances.

The most common types of special expenses are listed below. These are examples. Please ask us what options are available in your situation.

  • legal fees
  • costs of guardianship
  • deductible reimbursement

Am I entitled to special assistance?

You must meet the following requirements:

  • You live in the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel.
  • These are extra costs that you have to incur due to special or urgent circumstances.
  • Costs are incurred in the Netherlands.
  • You have a low income.
  • Your assets do not exceed:
    • €8,000.00 (single person);
    • €16,000.00 (single parent/family (married couple));
    • €67,500.00 (equity in own home).

Do you doubt whether you qualify for special assistance? Then contact the municipality at telephone number 14 0511.

How do I apply for special assistance?

You apply for special assistance using the application form at the bottom of this page. Are you receiving social assistance benefits? Then you can fill out an abbreviated application form, which can also be found at the bottom of the page.

Both application forms indicate which documents you need to send to us together with the form. You can also upload the completed form and submit it online.

You can apply for special assistance before you incur the expenses. You can also apply for it after you have incurred the expenses. You must do this within 2 months after the invoice date. If the application is not received in time, you will unfortunately not be eligible for special assistance.

When will I be notified?

Once we receive the form, you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are entitled to special assistance.

Submit changes

If your situation has changed, you may be entitled to a different amount of special assistance. Or perhaps you no longer need special assistance. Consider, for example, changes in your income, your assets, or your living situation. 

Please notify us of any changes in your situation within 7 days via My Income. We will then assess the consequences.