One-time Energy Allowance for Low-Income Households

In December 2021, the government announced that compensation would be provided for energy costs. This means that low-income households will receive a one-time additional payment to help pay their energy bills. The municipality will handle the payment.

The municipality receives several inquiries about this compensation every day. We understand how important this is to our residents and therefore want to proceed with the payment of the allowance as soon as possible. However, before this can happen, there are still a few details that need to be worked out.

For example, the national government is required by law to ensure that municipalities are authorized to provide the energy allowance. The government has not yet finalized this process. In addition, the municipality still needs time to work out how to ensure residents receive the energy allowance quickly, easily, and without errors. Behind the scenes, we are therefore working hard to prepare for the payment and to make the application form available for those who are not registered as recipients of social assistance but are still eligible. We aim to make payments as soon as possible. As soon as the program is available, we will announce it on this website and on social media.

Do you have questions about or need help with financial matters?

• Visit the consultation hours at SchuldHulpMaatje Voorschoten. Every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library in Voorschoten. You can also call SchuldHulpMaatje Voorschoten at 06 11 27 82 61 (Tiny de Meijer) or 06 27 05 80 60 (Wilbert van Erp).
• Do you need help filling out forms or keeping your paperwork in order? Then stop by the Formulieren Brigade’s office hours at the library. Every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., volunteers are on hand to help you. Sign up with Voorschoten Voor Elkaar by calling 071 - 561 56 78.
• You can also ask the social worker for help. Make an appointment by calling 071 561 90 01.