Sewerage charges
What is it?
Sewerage charges are a municipal tax that you pay for the use of the sewer system, for example. Homeowners and businesses are required to pay this tax. The municipality uses the money from sewerage charges for: the collection and disposal of wastewater, the costs of collecting and disposing of rain, snow, and hail, and the maintenance of retention ponds, wadis, and drainage systems, for example.
On January 1, the municipality decides whether you will receive a tax assessment for that year. You will then receive this assessment from the BSR( ). If you sell your home or business to another owner during the year, this will not affect the taxation for that year. This is usually settled by the notary at the time of purchase.
What should I do?
You pay the sewerage charge.
The sewerage charge is€283.71 per plot.
Lodge an objection
If you disagree with the assessment, you can lodge an objection. Include the assessment number in your objection and explain why you disagree.
Submit your objection within 6 weeks of the date on the tax assessment notice.
Additional information
The municipality uses the money from sewerage charges to pay the following costs:
- construction of sewerage systems
- sewer maintenance
- collection and transport of wastewater
- wastewater treatment
- rainwater and groundwater management