Exemptions in Asset Calculation for Social Assistance in Westland: What Does Not Count?
When assessing eligibility for social assistance in the municipality of Westland, certain assets are exempt from the asset threshold. Discover which exemptions apply under the Participation Act and how the Westland Werkt team applies these to your situation.
Overview of Exemptions in Westland
The Participation Act provides for various exemptions to protect vulnerable residents of Westland, such as horticulturists in Monster or Naaldwijk. The value of your own home is not counted, provided you live there yourself and do not sublet it – ideal for the characteristic Westland houses with large sheds. Household effects, clothing, and essential vehicles for work in greenhouse horticulture or medical reasons are also exempt.
Specific Exemptions in Westland
- Home and accessories: Including any mortgage debt, which is disregarded, even for typical Westland plots with yards.
- Inheritance and gifts: Exempt within six months of death or receipt of a gift, provided they were not intentionally acquired; the Westland Werkt office strictly monitors this.
- Medical expenses: Aids such as prostheses, adapted furniture, or mobility scooters for use in the polders.
- Student finance: Outstanding loans and gifts for education, relevant for young people from Kwintsheul or Poeldijk.
Note: Exemptions apply only if you can demonstrate that the assets are necessary. The municipality of Westland may require an appraisal via local experts. If the asset threshold is exceeded after exemptions, you must utilize your assets within two years. Contact the Westland Werkt team in 's-Gravenzande for personal advice.