Financial assistance if you have had a low income for more than three years
If you have been on a low income for three years or more and your income will not increase for the time being, you may be entitled to financial assistance from the local authority. This is called the individual income allowance. You can reapply for an individual income allowance each year. It is up to you to decide how to use this money. The amount you receive depends on your type of household.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
If you are unwilling or unable to apply online, download and complete the form Aanvragen individuele inkomenstoeslag (application for individual income allowance). For additional information, download the 2025 explanation. Send the form to the gemeente Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Conditions
- You are not going to school or studying.
- You are aged between 21 and the state age of retirement.
- You have spent the last three years trying to earn an income. Unless you were exempt from this.
- You have provided us with all the information we have asked for in the past three years (information requirement).
- Your income does not exceed the social assistance standard. The amounts are given under the ‘Amounts’ tab on this page.
- Your capital does not exceed the amounts shown in the tables. The amounts are given under the ‘Amounts’ tab on this page.
Please note that the income and assets of ex-partner(s) also count if you were married or cohabiting with them in the 36 months preceding your application. If you have previously received the income allowance you can reapply one year after the set reference date.
Are you married or do you live together?
Then you apply for the income allowance together.
Do you receive a benefit under the Participation Act?
If you receive a benefits under the Participation Act, you will only be entitled to the income allowance if you have provided all the information needed for your benefit over the past three years.
No allowance for previous years
You cannot apply for an individual income allowance for previous years.
Automatic individual income allowance
You automatically receive the individual income allowance if you meet the following conditions:
- You have previously received the income allowance.
- Your situation has remained the same.
- The local authority has not given an end date for your allowance.
- You receive benefits under the Participation Act.
Amounts
Table 1: How much income can I receive?
If your income is lower than the amounts in this table, you are entitled to individual income supplement.
You are entitled to the supplement only if you also meet the conditions under the heading ‘What are the conditions?’.
Income 2025:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 315.56 per month | € 631.12 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,261.57 per month | € 1,792.75 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,278.18 per month | € 1,825.97 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 449.73 per month | € 730.56 per month |
Income 2024:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 301.09 per month | € 602.19 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,203.79 per month | € 1,710.64 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,219.64 per month | € 1,742.34 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 428.18 per month | € 695.69 per month |
Income 2023:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 280.44 per month | € 560.88 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,121.12 per month | € 1,593.16 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,135.87 per month | € 1,622.68 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 362.59 per month | € 609.48 per month |
Income 2022:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 256.03 per month | € 512.07 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,023.64 per month | € 1,429.14 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,037.12 per month | € 1,481.60 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 360.70 per month | € 585.86 per month |
Income 2021:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 252.22 per month | € 504.97 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,008.40 per month | € 1,432.97 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,021.67 per month | € 1,459.52 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 355.80 per month | € 575.39 per month |
Table 2: How much capital are you permitted to have?
If your capital is less than the amount in this table, you are entitled to individual income supplement.
You are entitled to the supplement only if you also meet the conditions under the heading ‘What are the conditions?’.
Assets 2025:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,770 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,540 |
Assets 2024:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,575.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,150.00 |
Assets 2023:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,605.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,210.00 |
Assets 2022:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 6,505.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 13,000.00 |
Assets 2021:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 6,295.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 12,590.00 |
How much individual income supplement to you receive?
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 511 per year |
| Single (parent) | € 657 per year |
| Married/cohabiting | € 730 per year |
Need more information or help, or do you have any questions?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
If you are unwilling or unable to apply online, download and complete the form Aanvragen individuele inkomenstoeslag (application for individual income allowance). For additional information, download the 2025 explanation. Send the form to the gemeente Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Conditions
- You are not going to school or studying.
- You are aged between 21 and the state age of retirement.
- You have spent the last three years trying to earn an income. Unless you were exempt from this.
- You have provided us with all the information we have asked for in the past three years (information requirement).
- Your income does not exceed the social assistance standard. The amounts are given under the ‘Amounts’ tab on this page.
- Your capital does not exceed the amounts shown in the tables. The amounts are given under the ‘Amounts’ tab on this page.
Please note that the income and assets of ex-partner(s) also count if you were married or cohabiting with them in the 36 months preceding your application. If you have previously received the income allowance you can reapply one year after the set reference date.
Are you married or do you live together?
Then you apply for the income allowance together.
Do you receive a benefit under the Participation Act?
If you receive a benefits under the Participation Act, you will only be entitled to the income allowance if you have provided all the information needed for your benefit over the past three years.
No allowance for previous years
You cannot apply for an individual income allowance for previous years.
Automatic individual income allowance
You automatically receive the individual income allowance if you meet the following conditions:
- You have previously received the income allowance.
- Your situation has remained the same.
- The local authority has not given an end date for your allowance.
- You receive benefits under the Participation Act.
Amounts
Table 1: How much income can I receive?
If your income is lower than the amounts in this table, you are entitled to individual income supplement.
You are entitled to the supplement only if you also meet the conditions under the heading ‘What are the conditions?’.
Income 2025:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 315.56 per month | € 631.12 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,261.57 per month | € 1,792.75 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,278.18 per month | € 1,825.97 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 449.73 per month | € 730.56 per month |
Income 2024:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 301.09 per month | € 602.19 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,203.79 per month | € 1,710.64 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,219.64 per month | € 1,742.34 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 428.18 per month | € 695.69 per month |
Income 2023:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 280.44 per month | € 560.88 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,121.12 per month | € 1,593.16 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,135.87 per month | € 1,622.68 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 362.59 per month | € 609.48 per month |
Income 2022:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 256.03 per month | € 512.07 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,023.64 per month | € 1,429.14 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,037.12 per month | € 1,481.60 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 360.70 per month | € 585.86 per month |
Income 2021:
| Age | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 252.22 per month | € 504.97 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1,008.40 per month | € 1,432.97 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1,021.67 per month | € 1,459.52 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 355.80 per month | € 575.39 per month |
Table 2: How much capital are you permitted to have?
If your capital is less than the amount in this table, you are entitled to individual income supplement.
You are entitled to the supplement only if you also meet the conditions under the heading ‘What are the conditions?’.
Assets 2025:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,770 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,540 |
Assets 2024:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,575.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,150.00 |
Assets 2023:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 7,605.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 15,210.00 |
Assets 2022:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 6,505.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 13,000.00 |
Assets 2021:
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 6,295.00 |
| Single (parent), married or cohabiting | € 12,590.00 |
How much individual income supplement to you receive?
| Household | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | € 511 per year |
| Single (parent) | € 657 per year |
| Married/cohabiting | € 730 per year |
Need more information or help, or do you have any questions?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?