1Kindgebonden budget 2026 at a glance
2The 2026 amounts
| A year | A month | |
|---|---|---|
| Each child under 12 | €2,580 | €215 |
| Each child aged 12 to 15 | €3,304 | €275 |
| Each child aged 16 or 17 | €3,544 | €295 |
| Single parent, on top | €3,416 | €285 |
3How much a month for couples (2026)
| 1 child (4) | 2 children (4, 8) | 3 children (4, 8, 13) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| €35,000 | €215 | €430 | €705 |
| €45,000 | €178 | €393 | €668 |
| €55,000 | €115 | €330 | €605 |
| €65,000 | €51 | €266 | €542 |
| €75,000 | €0 | €203 | €478 |
| €90,000 | €0 | €108 | €383 |
4How much a month for single parents (2026)
| 1 child (4) | 2 children (4, 8) | |
|---|---|---|
| €25,000 | €500 | €715 |
| €35,000 | €466 | €681 |
| €45,000 | €403 | €618 |
| €55,000 | €340 | €555 |
| €65,000 | €276 | €491 |
5How the amount is worked out
- 1Add up the children
€2,580 per child, plus the age amounts for children from 12.
- 2Single parent?
Add €3,416.
- 3Income above the threshold
Take your (combined) income above €39,141, or €29,736 single.
- 4Take off 7.6%
Of that extra income, 7.6% comes off the yearly amount; what is left is paid monthly.
6The asset limit, and the lower limit from 2027
| Single | With partner | |
|---|---|---|
| On 1 January 2026 | €146,011 | €184,633 |
| On 1 January 2027 | €119,122 | €158,748 |
7Kindgebonden budget vs child benefit (kinderbijslag)
| Kinderbijslag | Kindgebonden budget | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid by | SVB | Belastingdienst/Toeslagen |
| Depends on income | No | Yes |
| How often | Every quarter | Every month |
| Amount | €295 to €422 a quarter per child | From €2,580 a year per child |
8Common questions
Do I have to apply?
Usually not. If you get kinderbijslag, the Belastingdienst starts it automatically when your income allows. If you got nothing but think you qualify, apply in Mijn toeslagen.
Can I get it as an expat?
Yes, with a valid residence permit and kinderbijslag for the child, if your income and savings are under the limits.
What happens when my child turns 18?
It stops. From 18 your child may get student finance or their own allowances.
Does a bonus reduce it?
Yes: it raises your income for the year. Update your estimate in Mijn toeslagen to avoid paying back.
Sources
This article is based on these official pages. If anything here differs from them, the official page is right.
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