Program budget
Program Budget 2026-2029
This program budget is our housekeeping book for the year 2026, with a look ahead to the years beyond, to the extent possible with all the uncertainties that remain.
With this budget, we end a period of governance. That is the time to take stock. Balance is not only about money, but also about how we live, work and live together in Zoetermeer. Keeping our city in balance is an important goal of the Future Vision 2040.
Thanks to a comprehensive package of €25 million in austerity and coverage measures, we managed to present a balanced budget for 2026. For the years thereafter, the ravine year continues to hang over the market. Together with other municipalities, we continue to fight for fair financing: whoever transfers tasks, must also deliver the money with them.
This budget shows not only numbers, but also what this means for residents. We continue to invest in culture, sports and social services, even as challenges such as the overload of the power grid arise.
The programme budget is available via a digital portal:
Zoetermeer household budget
In the film 'The household budget of the municipality of Zoetermeer' we explain the relationship between the college programme, perspective note, budget, annual report and annual accounts.