Participation Act Zoetermeer: calculation of the benefit

In Zoetermeer, the Participation Act regulates the conditions and calculation of your social assistance benefit via the WMO counter and the Work and Income department of the municipality. The amount is based on the statutory minimum wage and depends on your living situation in the Zoetermeer region, such as single in a rental property on Rokkeveenseweg, cohabiting or with children in Buytenweert. For a single person, the 2024 standard is € 1,201.82 net per month, excluding holiday allowance and special assistance for local costs such as energy allowance. Income from work at local employers like the Binckhorst, alimony or other sources is deducted, with an income disregard of € 246 per month for the first earnings. Assets exceeding € 7,575 (single) or € 15,140 (cohabiting) result in a reduction of the benefit. The municipality of Zoetermeer checks monthly via the digital portal and adjusts in case of changes, taking into account specific housing costs in this growth centre and special situations such as medical expenses or studying children. You must report changes immediately to the Zoetermeer Customer Contact Centre to avoid sanctions. Young people under 27 benefit from the starters scheme with lower standards and mandatory trajectories via local partners such as Werkse. This approach stimulates activation and fits the participation vision of Zoetermeer. Check the website zoetermeer.nl for current amounts, the local calculation tool and application forms. (212 words)