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Raising children in Brussels?
You are probably entitled to child allowances. Receive your payments quickly, starting at €167.32 per child per month. Minimal administration, maximum benefits with Brussels Family!
What are child benefits?
Raising a child is like building a house – it takes time, energy, and of course, money. If you live in Brussels, you’ve probably heard about the changes that took place on January 1, 2020, regarding family allowances (6th State Reform – Papillon Agreement). The good news is that these benefits are no longer tied to your status or professional allowances. In fact, if your child lives in Brussels and has the right to stay here, that’s enough to qualify for an allowance. Not bad, right?
What are the conditions?
What are the conditions?
Your child lives in Brussels
Your child has Belgian nationality
Your child has a valid residence permit
What is the amount of child benefits?
The new model of Brussels child benefits came into effect on 01/01/2020 and applies to all children domiciled in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Thanks to this new model, the vast majority of Brussels families receive a higher amount of children benefits.
For some Brussels families, the amount calculated in the new model is lower than the old amount. BUT rest assured: if the amount you are entitled to in the new Brussels model is lower than your children benefits of 12/2019, then you will retain the old amount in the new model (provided there is no change in the situation of the child and/or the beneficiary).
The Brussels government created this transitional provision to ensure that no family is disadvantaged.
What is the amount of your child benefits from 01/01/2020?
The amounts are increased by €11.72 for children born from 01/01/2020.
Application procedure
7 months pregnant
I receive my birth grant
Birth
I automatically receive child benefits
“I was quite young when I found out I was expecting a baby. Determined to give my child the best possible life, I looked for additional income. I discovered that as a mom, I was entitled to a birth grant. I applied for it through Brussels Family. And it went incredibly smoothly.”
Specific family situations
Frequently asked questions
You are entitled to child benefits in Brussels if your child lives in the Brussels-Capital Region, has Belgian nationality or a valid residence permit, and is under 18 years old.
Child benefits are paid to the person who raises and cares for the child. In most cases, this is the mother, who is considered the beneficiary.
Exceptions are possible. Parents may jointly designate another beneficiary. In the case of separation or disagreement, specific rules apply. However, payment is always made to the person who actually has the child in their care.
This depends on the single parent’s income.
As a resident of Brussels, the basic amount per child ranges from €177,55 to €211.38 per month.
Lower-income households (below approximately €40.586,52) may be entitled to a social supplement.
This depends on the single parent’s income.
Single parents are more likely to qualify for a social supplement than cohabiting families, which can increase the total amount of child benefits.
Monthly child benefits in Brussels are paid on time, no later than the 8th of each month.
For example, on 8 May, you will receive the payment for April.