Program budget
Program Budget 2025-2028
Household booklet 2025
This program budget is our housekeeping book for the year 2025, with a look ahead to the years beyond, to the extent possible with all the uncertainties that remain. Last year we indicated that the limits of our budget have been reached, and that remains a challenge. Still, as a city government, but also as a society, we must remain able to do what is needed together.
Zoetermeer has its finances in order and is still financially healthy, but it faces major challenges in 2026 due to the current approach of the national government. In 2026, we expect fewer resources to be made available from the national government for the tasks we have to perform as a municipality. Despite our efforts and temporary solutions, we are feeling the negative effects of the "financial ravine year 2026. In addition, the deficits in youth care continue to grow. Without structural support from the state, the consequences for Zoetermeer are significant. We remain committed to our residents, but cannot do this alone. Much depends on developments in the financial relationship between national government and municipalities. It is up to municipalities to make wise choices in uncertain circumstances.
The program budget is available through a digital portal:
Household book of Zoetermeer
In the film "The household accounts of the municipality of Zoetermeer," we explain the connection between the college program, perspective memorandum, budget, annual report and financial statements.