Municipality of Lisse: applying for social assistance

You are entitled to social assistance if you:

• are a Dutch citizen or lawfully resident in the Netherlands, and;
• are aged 18 or over;
• do not have enough income or funds to get by. Your (joint) income must be below the social assistance standard (in Dutch);
• cannot claim any other provision or benefit;
• are not in prison or in a detention house.

There are also a number of obligations when you receive social assistance (in Dutch).

The ISD Bollenstreek is a collaborative partnership of the municipalities Hillegom, Lisse, Noordwijk, and Teylingen. The ISD handles tasks related to social security and the Wmo (Social Support Act) for residents. You can contact ISD Bollenstreek for matters such as:

• Wmo (Social Support Act) 
• Special assistance Debts Transport facilities (e.g., Regiotaxi) 
• Household assistance 
• Disabled parking card 
• Wheelchair facilities 
• Processing of specialized youth care 
• PGBs (Personal Budgets). 
• And other similar matters.

You will find out within 8 weeks whether you will receive social assistance. You will receive social assistance from the date of the application.