Bijstandsnormen 2024 Amsterdam: calculate your entitlement to benefits
Low income in Amsterdam? Check the municipality's bijstandsnormen and calculate your minimum bijstand. Current amounts, local conditions and application at Team Work & Income.
In Amsterdam, the Participation Act via the municipality provides a basic income bijstand: €1,201.76 net for single persons aged 21+ (2024). With special bijstand, rent reduction and allowances, this can amount to €1,475 or more, depending on your situation in the city. For partners, it is €1,727.28. Single parents receive an extra €207 per child via child-related budget. The assets test is strict: maximum €7,575 for single persons and €15,020 for cohabitants. A partner's income is taken into account, except in the case of official divorce. The municipality of Amsterdam approves applications within 8 weeks via the counter in your district (e.g. Amsterdam South or Centre); in case of urgency, emergency provision is possible within 1 week. Obligations: actively apply for jobs via Werk.nl, participate in municipal reintegration programmes and participation in Amsterdam work programmes. Easily calculate your norm with the Rijksoverheid tool or the Amsterdam bijstand calculator: enter income, assets, household composition and rent. Specific to Amsterdam: under-21s can claim Young Disabled Persons Benefit or Youth Bijstand. Penalties for fraud can amount to up to 100% reduction in the benefit. Annual reassessment by the municipality. Combine with rent allowance and the Amsterdam energy allowance for a total of €2,000+ per month. In case of rejection: lodge an objection within 6 weeks with the municipality's objection advisor. Extra tip: register at the Participation Counter for free advice on work and income in Amsterdam. This way you achieve your lawful minimum in the capital. (248 words)