Personal contribution Ukrainian refugees
Do you live in the municipal shelter? And do you have a source of income? From January 2025 you are required to pay a personal contribution to stay in the municipal accommodation. This is to cover the costs for gas, water and electricity.
Why do you have to pay a contribution?
The personal contribution is written in the law. The government believes that if you have a source of income, you are able to contribute to the cost of accommodation. Other refugees with a source of income are also required to pay a personal contribution.
Personal contribution per month
You must pay the following amount per month:
- € 105 per person (aged 18 and over)
- € 210 per family (maximum amount)
What counts as income?
- Income from work in the Netherlands or abroad.
- Income from benefits, such as:
- Unemployment benefit (WW).
- Benefits because you are ill or unable to work.
Letter about paying a personal contribution
If you are required to pay a personal contribution, you will receive a letter with more information. The letter will state the amount you owe. You will then receive a monthly invoice. You must transfer the payment to the municipality on time each month. The invoice will tell you how to do so. Would you rather transfer the payment automatically at fixed times? You can arrange this with your bank yourself. We can not arrange this for you.
Providing information about your income and family
Do you live in a municipal shelter? Or do you receive living allowance? If one or both apply to you, we need information about your income and family.
- You report changes directly yourself. If something has changed in your income, family or home address, you must inform us immediately. Changes may affect the personal contribution and living allowance.
Report changes - You provide us with information when we ask for it. We can ask you for information about your income and your family. For example, in a letter or email. It is mandatory to provide that information.
- We verify the information you give us ourselves.