Sewer charge
Sewer levy is tax levied for (the possibility of) using the sewerage system. The sewerage levy is a "user levy": not the owner, but the user of a property receives the assessment.
What you need to know
- Each household and business pays a flat rate for the first 500 m³.
- On top of this amount comes a percentage of the WOZ value determined for your home.
- If consumption exceeds 500 m³ in 1 year, you are a bulk consumer. If consumption exceeds 500 m³, the tax is increased by €23.85 for every 100 m³ of wastewater or part thereof.
Changing your situation
For sewerage charges, the situation on January 1 of each year is decisive. This means that the person who is the user on January 1 must pay the assessment for that entire year. Changes (e.g. a move, cohabitation, marriage, divorce, sale, death, etc.) after January 1 may not be taken into account by the municipality.
Pump
Do you have a pump? If so, you will get a declaration before you get an assessment. The assessment will be based on water usage and the tax return together.
Authorization for direct debit
You can issue a direct debit authorization if the amount of the assessment is under €20,000. You can arrange the authorization in MijnBelastingen.
Objecting
Do you believe the assessment is incorrect? Then you can object via:
The objection must be received by the municipality within 6 weeks from the date of the assessment notice.
You will receive confirmation of your objection within 5 business days.
Waiver
Are you unable to pay your taxes because you have a low income and few assets (money and property)? Then you can apply for a waiver. For more information, see Taxes and fees, remission.
Make appointment pay sewer charge at City Hall front desk
Sewer tax payment at City Hall is by appointment only.
Please note! At City Hall, you can only pay by debit card or cash.
Change or cancel appointment?
Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation email. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or cancel your appointment yourself.
Are you changing your appointment? Then don't forget to delete the other appointment!
Do you no longer have the e-mail? Then call 14 079. A staff member can change or cancel the appointment for you.
Cost
The sewer assessment consists of 2 parts:
- a fixed amount ⇒ for 2024 is €80.30 +
- a percentage of the WOZ value of your house ⇒ for 2024 it is 0.0147%
No one (except large consumers) pays more than €312.30 per plot.
Checking your own assessment
You can very easily check your sewer tax assessment yourself. Enter the WOZ value of your home for 2024 in the example below and follow the calculation.
Example: You are a user of a property with a WOZ value of €250,000.
| € 250.000 x 0,0147% | € 36,75 |
| flat rate | € 80,30 |
| you pay | € 117,05 |
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.