Municipal taxes

Once a year you will receive the municipal tax bill, either by post or digitally in the Berichtenbox on MijnOverheid.nl. The tax revenue enables the municipality to maintain and expand various facilities, such as streets, sewers and public lighting.

Paying municipal taxes

For convenience, you can pay by direct debit, a free service. This means you no longer need to transfer amounts manually or keep track of payment dates. The amount will be automatically deducted from your account in 12 monthly instalments. You can arrange a direct debit online (in Dutch) or request an authorisation card. Stopping the direct debit or changing your account number can be done in the same way.
If you prefer to transfer the amount yourself, you can pay the amount at once or in 2 instalments. Be mindful of the due dates and always include the payment reference from the tax bill. You must pay at least half before the first due date.

Reduction of taxes (vermindering)

In certain situations, you can request a reduction of taxes via email or an online form (DigiD required):

When moving to another city or within Tilburg to an address where tax is already paid. Such as moving to a nursing home. Sewer tax (user part), waste tax and dog tax will then be automatically reduced for the entire months you are no longer (independently) registered in Tilburg.
Reduction is also possible if you are going to live together. You can apply for a reduction via the objection form or by e-mail.
If you no longer have a dog, you no longer have to pay dog tax. Please report this online.

If you sell your house, the property tax and sewer tax (owner part) will be settled with the new owner at the notary's office. Therefore, you will not receive a refund from the municipality.

Making an objection (bezwaar)

Do you disagree with the amount of your WOZ-value? Or is the tax bill incorrect? Filing an objection can be done within 5 minutes. Use the online object form (in Dutch) or send your objection by email or postal letter. Please include at least your name, address, date of the objection, claim number, the reason for your objection and your signature.

Asking for a waiver (kwijtschelding)

Are you unable to pay the tax bill? You can request a waiver if you have a low income, such as a social assistance benefit, a low salary, or a small pension. You can apply for a waiver (in Dutch) directly online using DigiD. Or call 14 013 for the application form. Until a decision is made, you do not have to pay the tax bill.