Remission of municipal and water authority taxes
Are you as an entrepreneur not able to pay your municipal or Regional Water Authority taxes? You may be eligible for a full or partial remission.
The municipality will assess your income, assets and expenditure. They will then decide whether you qualify for a remission. This only applies to taxes that are not related to your business or profession.
It includes the following municipal taxes:
- waste collection charge
- sewerage charge
- dog tax
- property tax (owner's share in the house)
And these water board taxes:
- water system charge
- water pollution charge
- water purification charge
Corona crisis: temporary payment extension of municipal taxes
Many municipalities will allow you a payment extension if you are unable to pay your municipal taxes because of the corona crisis. Ask your local municipality what the possibilities are around tourist tax, waste collection charges and sewerage charge. Read more about payment extensions during the corona crisis.
When do you qualify?
- You are a self-employed person;
- You have a small payment capacity;
- You have no capital.
How to apply?
You apply for a remission to your municipality or Regional Water Authority.
Please note: Municipalities and Regional Water Authorities are not obliged by law to remit taxes. Ask your municipality or regional water board whether a remission is possible.