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Information about the Groene Hart Pass

What is the Groene Hart Pass?

The Groene Hart Pass is an initiative of the municipalities of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, De Ronde Venen, Montfoort, Oudewater and Woerden.

The pass is for residents with a lower income. If you have less money to spend, most of your income often goes towards fixed costs such as rent and groceries. This can make extra expenses difficult.

With the Groene Hart Pass, you receive a personal credit. You can use this credit to pay for useful and enjoyable activities for yourself and your children. For example, sports, culture or school-related items.

The pass is free. The credit is added to your digital pass by your municipality. You can use this credit directly with participating organisations, such as sports clubs, shops and cultural organisations.

What can I use the Groene Hart Pass for?

With the Groene Hart Pass, you decide how to spend your credit. For example, you can use it for:

• Sports activities (such as memberships or lessons)

• Cultural activities (such as theatre visits or music lessons)

• Education and school supplies

You pay directly with your pass when using a participating provider. The municipality then pays the organisation directly. You do not receive the money in your own bank account.

Many organisations in the region take part in the scheme.

View participating offers.

Am I eligible for a Groene Hart Pass?

Whether you can get a Groene Hart Pass depends on your income and savings.

The municipality looks at:

  • Your income and, if applicable, your partner's income

  • Your savings and other financial assets

  • The savings of children under 18 who live with you

Income includes money from:

  • Employment

  • Benefits

  • A pension

  • Maintenance payments (alimony)

  • The Dutch Tax Administration

Please note: if you are a student and entitled to student finance (DUO), you are not eligible for a Groene Hart Pass.

Income limits (from 1 January 2026)

The amounts below are shown both excluding and including holiday allowance. These amounts may change from 1 July 2026.

Household type Maximum income excluding holiday allowance aximum income including holiday allowance
Single person (21 years to state pension age) €1,597.72 €1,681.80
Single parent €1,597.72 €1,681.80
Married or living together (21 years to state pension age) €2,282.42 €2,402.56
Single pensioner €1,783.75 €1,877.63
Married or cohabiting pensioners €2,444.34 €2,572.99

Savings limits

Your savings (and your partner's savings) must not be more than:

  • Single person: €8,000

  • Single parent: €16,000

  • Married or living together: €16,000

The municipality looks at the money in your current and savings accounts.

Good to know:

  • The value of your home or car is not included

  • Savings belonging to children under 18 are not included

These rules are based on the Dutch Participation Act (Participatiewet).

How do I apply for a Groene Hart Pass?

You can apply online for a Groene Hart Pass through this website.

Go to the application form

Please note: the application form is in Dutch. If you do not understand the questions or need help, you can ask someone you know, such as a friend, family member or neighbour.

You can also visit a local support service in your municipality. The organisations below can help you with your application.

Help near you

Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

A staff member at the Papierwinkel can help you and explain the application process. The service is free of charge and no appointment is needed.  

Papierwinkel Reeuwijk-Brug

  • Tuesday: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

  • Van Staverenstraat 39, Reeuwijk-Brug  

Papierwinkel Bodegraven

  • Thursday: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

  • Vromade 1B, Bodegraven

Debt Support Team For help with your application, you can also contact the Debt Support Team.

De Ronde Venen

Staff at the Service Point or the Library can help you. This service is free of charge.

Service Point No appointment is needed. Visit the Service Point website for opening times and locations. If you want to make sure someone is available, call 0297 587 600.

Mijdrecht Library You can visit during the IDO support sessions:

  • Monday: 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm

  • Friday: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

To make an appointment, call 0297 281 476.

Montfoort

Residents of Montfoort can visit the SWOM walk-in support session.

  • Every Tuesday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon

  • Montfoort Town Hall

  • Telephone: 0348 469109

  • Email: info@swomontfoort.nl  

Oudewater

A member of the Stadsteam can help you and explain the application process. You can make an appointment by phone or email, or visit the walk-in session.

Woerden

A staff member from Kwadraad can help you and explain the application process. No appointment is needed.  

Derkinderenstraat 32, Woerden

  • Tuesday: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

  • Thursday: 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Dorpshuis Harmelen, Schoollaan 8