Program budget
Programme budget 2025-2028
Household budget 2025
This program budget is our household budget for the year 2025, with a look ahead to the years after that, to the extent that is possible with all the uncertainties that still exist. Last year we already indicated that the limits of our budget have been reached, and that remains a challenge. Nevertheless, as a city government, but also as a society, we must remain able to do what is necessary together.
Zoetermeer has its finances in order and is still financially healthy, but will be confronted with major challenges in 2026 due to the current approach of the government. In 2026, we expect that fewer resources will be made available from the government for the tasks that we as a municipality must perform. 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 increase. Without structural support from the government, the consequences for Zoetermeer will be significant. We will continue to work for our residents, but we cannot do this alone. Much depends on the developments in the financial relationship between the government and municipalities. In this respect, it is up to municipalities to make sensible choices in uncertain circumstances.
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.