Municipality of Emmen: applying for special social assistance

You can apply for special social assistance from the municipality Emmen if you:

• live in the municipality of Emmen;
• incurred the costs in the Netherlands.

Online form

Fill in the online form:  https://www.berekenuwrechtplus.nl/emmen.php 

 You must also send the following:

• proof of your income,
• the most recent statements from all current and savings accounts,
• proof of assets and/or debts,
• a quotation or invoice of the costs for which you request special social welfare assistance.

The municipality will send you a letter within 8 weeks. It will state whether you will receive special social assistance and how much you will receive. It will also state whether you will receive special welfare assistance in the form of a loan or non-repayable allowance.