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Municipality of Heerlen: applying for special social assistance

Please note: you can apply for bijzondere bijstand (special social assistance) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

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

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

Online form

Print the online form and fill it in. Send it in. You must also send the following:

  • a copy of a valid form of identification,
  • 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.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Heerlen

Visiting address

Geleenstraat 25

6411HP Heerlen

Opening hours
Monday
8:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
8:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
8:30 - 16:00
Thursday
8:30 - 20:00
Friday
8:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 8 October 2024