Asset Depletion Period for Social Assistance in Zoetermeer: how long must you wait?
Does your assets exceed the social assistance threshold in Zoetermeer? Then the municipality activates a depletion period. This article explains how long you will not receive social assistance, how the duration is calculated, and which local rules apply.
What does the depletion period entail for Zoetermeer?
In Zoetermeer, just like elsewhere in the Netherlands, if your assets exceed the social assistance threshold, you must first draw on them yourself. The maximum duration is 24 months, depending on the amount of the excess. During this period, the municipality of Zoetermeer does not pay full social assistance, to promote self-reliance and prevent abuse. The Participation Act forms the basis, with specific application by the Zoetermeer municipal executive.
Calculation of the period in Zoetermeer
- Small excess: From 1 month, depending on the exact amount above the threshold of €7,575 (single persons, 2024).
- Larger excesses: Up to a maximum of 24 months, using the formula: (excess / monthly social assistance norm). The municipality uses the current norms for Zoetermeer, including supplements for rent or special assistance.
- Exceptions: In case of illness or work disability, the period may be suspended; contact the Wmo counter in Zoetermeer for assessment.
After the period ends, you can reapply for social assistance from the municipality of Zoetermeer via the digital portal or the town hall at Stadserf. Proof of expenditure is not mandatory, but the municipality checks for the sale of non-exempt assets such as second cars. Zoetermeer thereby encourages financial responsibility, in line with the local focus on work and participation.