Municipality of Pekela: 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 Pekela;
- incurred the costs in the Netherlands.
You can apply online for special social assistence.
Apply for special social assistence
Please contact us for the paper application 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.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Pekela
Last updated on 4 June 2026