Municipality of Hengelo: applying for special social assistance

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

• live in the municipality of Hengelo, Borne, Haaksbergen;
• incurred the costs in the Netherlands;
• are 18 years or older
• have little equity

Note: You must apply for social assistance before you incur the costs. Or at the latest on the day you incur the costs. If you are too late with your application, we will reject your application.

You can apply for social assistance in 2 ways:

• digital
• online form

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.