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INCREASED PERCENTAGES
Research reveals that in as many as 94 municipalities, municipal housing costs this year exceed the €1,000 threshold, a significant increase compared to previous years. The average increase in the municipal housing tax bill is a remarkable 5.9%. For homeowners with a multi-person household, this means an increase of €53 compared to the previous year.
One of the main components of municipal housing costs is the property tax (ozb), which is increasing by an average of 5.9% this year. Additionally, we also see significant increases in waste disposal tax (6.1%) and sewerage tax (5.3%). These increases are higher than the average increase in the property values (WOZ-waarden) of homes, which may lead to objections from homeowners to municipalities.
VARIATIONS IN INCREASES BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES
It is interesting to see how these increases manifest in different municipalities. As expected, there are large variations, with some municipalities recording significantly higher increases than others. In Haarlem and Heemstede, for example, the average increase is 9%, while in Bloemendaal and Zandvoort, the increase in costs is much lower at 3%, and in the municipality of Velsen, it is only 1%.
A significant factor contributing to these increases is the new system of the municipal fund, which is expected to result in deficits in the budgets of over 80% of municipalities in the coming years.
AWARENESS AND OBJECTION OPPORTUNITIES
It is advisable for homeowners to stay well-informed about developments regarding municipal taxes in their municipality. Regularly check if your property value (WOZ-waarde) has been correctly determined and stay informed about any objection opportunities.
It is important to emphasize that the presented information is based on data provided by municipalities and research institutions. The impact of municipal taxes may vary by municipality, so it is wise to consult specific information for your municipality.
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