Municipality of Dijk en Waard: applying for social assistance
Please note: you can only apply for bijstand (social assistance) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
You can apply for social assistance from Zaffier if you meet the following conditions:
- Me (and my partner) have insufficient income or assets to live on.
- I am 18 years or older.
- I legally live in the Netherlands.
- I live in the municipality of Alkmaar, Bergen, Castricum, Dijk en Waard, Heiloo or Uitgeest
- I am not in detention (prison).
- Post your CV on werk.nl.
- Valid proof of identity for you and your partner. Please note: a driver's license is not a valid proof of identity for the application for benefits. Bank statements (including savings accounts) from you, your partner and children (up to and including 17 years) who are currently living with you at home. The bank statements must cover the 3 months before your application.
- Information about your assets, your living situation and possible debts.
For more information and to apply for social assistance, you can go to Zaffier.
You will find out within 8 weeks whether you will receive social assistance. You will receive social assistance from the date of the application.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Dijk en Waard
Last updated on 27 February 2023