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Combining Social Assistance Standards and Housing Benefit in Westland
How can you combine social assistance with housing benefit in Westland without issues? Discover local standards, reporting obligations, and support tools for low-income residents in the Municipality of Westland.
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Arslan AdvocatenLegal Editorial
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In Westland, social assistance benefits are included in the calculation of housing benefit and may lead to an adjustment of your allowance. The social assistance standard, set by the Municipality of Westland, must not be exceeded by the benefit. If you receive additional income from social assistance: report this immediately to the Westland Werkt desk for recalculation. The Municipality of Westland offers special assistance for rent exceeding the standard, particularly for residents in areas such as Naaldwijk, Monster, or Kwintsheul.
**Rights:** Housing benefit does not automatically reduce your social assistance but is considered as income.
**Steps:**
- Check the liberalisation obligation and the specific rent threshold for Westland at Westland Werkt.
- In case of debts: debt restructuring via the Westland Werkt team prevents benefit reclaims and aligns with local poverty reduction efforts.
**Example:** A single parent in Poeldijk receiving €1,200 in social assistance is eligible for housing benefit up to €800 in rent, depending on Westland’s standards. This article connects benefit and allowance law specifically for optimal finances in Westland.