State also compensates for flood damage to private cars.
Was your car so damaged by the high water in July that it was declared technically totaled? If so, you may be eligible for compensation from the Rijksoverheid.
The amount of compensation in damages is €2,700 for a private individual's passenger car.
To qualify for an allowance, you must:
- Provide a copy of the insurance policy;
- Enclose a rejection letter from the insurer (in the case of third-party liability insurance)
- provide a release certificate or other evidence showing that the passenger car is totaled.
Report damage
Damage can be reported through the website of the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland until December 15, 2021 at the latest Here you can also find more information about the Requirements.