Assistance for low income

Are you a resident of the municipality of Heerlen and do you have an income at or around the social minimum? Then there are numerous schemes or provisions that you can make use of. These include extra income and allowances for costs such as food, clothing, and home furnishings.

Income and benefits

Help with paying extra or high costs

  • Apply for special assistance

    Do you have a low income and unexpected high costs? If so, you can apply for special assistance.

  • Fit and Fun scheme

    The Fit and Fun allowance is a contribution towards social, sporting, or cultural activities for people aged 18 and over on minimum income.

  • Allowance for chronically ill and disabled persons

    Illness, disability, and/or old age entail additional costs. You may be able to receive money from the municipality to cover these costs.

  • Help with money problems

    Do you have debts? Is your administration not in order? Do you receive reminders or are you sometimes unable to pay your bills? Ask us for help.

  • Help with energy costs

    Are you unable to pay your energy bill due to high energy costs? If so, you may be eligible for a subsidy to help cover the costs or assistance in saving energy.

  • Child package

    In Heerlen, we want children to grow up healthy and safe. Sometimes they need a helping hand to achieve this. The Child Package is a collection of measures that can help.

Facilities

  • Food bank

    If you have a low income and don't have enough money left over for food, you can receive a food parcel from the food bank once a week.

  • Group health insurance

    The municipality offers collective health insurance. This saves you money. You can take advantage of this if you have a minimum income.

  • Clothing packages

    Do you need clothes or shoes for your child and are you unable to pay for them yourself? Then the clothing bank or Stichting STOP can help you.

What applies to you?

The VoorzieningenWijzer provides an overview of municipal regulations and national benefits that apply to you and assists you with applying for them. It also helps you arrange a good energy contract and health insurance. This can easily save you €600 per year.

Check online to see what applies to you. Would you like assistance with the arrangements? Request a free consultation with someone from an organization in your area.