What is WW unemployment benefit in the Netherlands?

The WW (Werkloosheidswet) is the Dutch contributory unemployment insurance administered by UWV. In 2026, you receive 75% of your previous daily wage for the first 2 months, then 70% for the remaining period. The maximum daily wage considered is €252/day. Maximum duration depends on employment history: up to 24 months for long careers. You must have worked at least 26 of the last 36 weeks before unemployment.

How to apply for housing benefit (Huurtoeslag) in Netherlands?

Huurtoeslag (rental allowance) is administered by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst/Toeslagen). To qualify in 2026, your rent must be below €879.66/month (liberalization threshold), and your income must be below approximately €31,000 for a single person. The maximum allowance is around €400/month. Apply online at mijntoeslagen.nl. You can also apply for Zorgtoeslag (health premium allowance) of about €150/month simultaneously.

What child benefits exist in the Netherlands?

The main child benefit is Kinderbijslag, a universal benefit (not means-tested) of €275 per child per quarter paid by SVB. Additionally, Kindgebonden Budget (means-tested) provides extra income-related child support of up to €3,480/year for low-income families. Kinderopvangtoeslag covers up to 90% of childcare costs. All are administered via the Belastingdienst or SVB. Apply at svb.nl or toeslagen.nl.

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Sociale uitkeringen Nederland 2026

Nederland heeft een Bismarckiaans sociaal stelsel beheerd door UWV en gemeenten. Belangrijkste uitkeringen: WW werkloosheid, Bijstand levensonderhoud, Kinderbijslag, Huurtoeslag, AOW pensioen. Valuta: EUR.

€3 500 WW max

€1 137 Bijstand

€275 Kinderbijslag/kwartaal

Bismarckien Type de système

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Modèle social : Bismarckien (cotisations + solidarité nationale). Les droits WW dépendent des cotisations. La Bijstand (Participatiewet) est sous conditions de ressources, gérée par les communes. Les toeslagen (allocations fiscales) sont gérées par la Belastingdienst. Montants 2026.

Sociale uitkeringen — barèmes 2026

Uitkering	Catégorie	Bedrag (EUR)	Fréquence	Uitvoerder	Conditions principales	Officiële bron
WW Werkloosheidswet	Chômage	70–75% dagloon, max €3 500	Mensuel	UWV	26 semaines travail/36 Chômage involontaire	uwv.nl
Bijstand (Participatiewet)	Revenus / Emploi	jusqu'à €1 137 (seul)	Mensuel	Gemeente	Résidence NL, revenus sous seuil Disponible pour emploi	rijksoverheid.nl
Kinderbijslag	Famille	€275 / enfant	Trimestriel	SVB	Enfant <18 ans Résidence NL	svb.nl
Huurtoeslag	Logement	jusqu'à €400	Mensuel	Belastingdienst	Loyer <€880/mois Revenus bas	belastingdienst.nl
AOW Ouderdomspensioen	Retraite	env. €1 400 (seul)	Mensuel	SVB	Résidence/travail NL 50 ans Âge légal 67 ans	svb.nl
Zorgtoeslag	Santé	env. €150	Mensuel	Belastingdienst	Revenus bas Assurance maladie obligatoire	belastingdienst.nl
WIA Arbeidsongeschiktheid	Handicap / Invalidité	70–75% loon	Mensuel	UWV	Incapacité >35% Cotisations 2 ans	uwv.nl
Wajong	Handicap / Jeunesse	75% minimumloon	Mensuel	UWV	Handicap avant 17 ans Incapacité travail	uwv.nl
Kinderopvangtoeslag	Famille / Enfance	jusqu'à €800	Mensuel	Belastingdienst	Crèche, revenus <€131 000 Travail ou études	belastingdienst.nl
AIO Aanvullende Inkomensondersteuning	Retraite	complément AOW	Mensuel	SVB	Pension AOW insuffisante Résidence NL	svb.nl

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What is WW unemployment benefit in the Netherlands?

The WW (Werkloosheidswet) is the Dutch contributory unemployment insurance administered by UWV. In 2026, you receive 75% of your previous daily wage for the first 2 months, then 70% for the remaining period. The maximum daily wage considered is €252/day. Maximum duration depends on employment history: up to 24 months for long careers.

You must have worked at least 26 of the last 36 weeks before unemployment. Register with UWV immediately after losing your job — delays can affect your benefit start date. EU citizens who have worked and contributed in the Netherlands are also entitled.
How to apply for housing benefit (Huurtoeslag) in Netherlands?

Huurtoeslag (rental allowance) is administered by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst/Toeslagen). To qualify in 2026, your rent must be below €879.66/month (liberalization threshold), and your income must be below approximately €31,000 for a single person. The maximum allowance is around €400/month.

Apply online at mijntoeslagen.nl. You can also apply for Zorgtoeslag (health premium allowance) of about €150/month simultaneously. Benefits are calculated based on your tax return income and can be adjusted during the year if your situation changes.
What child benefits exist in the Netherlands?

The main child benefit is Kinderbijslag, a universal benefit (not means-tested) of €275 per child per quarter paid by SVB. Additionally, Kindgebonden Budget (means-tested) provides extra income-related child support of up to €3,480/year for low-income families.

Kinderopvangtoeslag covers up to 90% of childcare costs. All are administered via the Belastingdienst or SVB. Apply at svb.nl or toeslagen.nl. Kinderbijslag is granted automatically after birth registration — SVB sends a form to your home address.