Municipality of Bergen (L): paying property tax (OZB) on a property
Please note: do you own a (holiday) house or flat in the Netherlands? If so, you must pay onroerendezaakbelasting OZB (property tax). You do not have to be registered in a municipality for this.
The Municipalities and Water Boards Tax Cooperation (BsGW) is responsible for all property tax-related matters on behalf of the municipality of Bergen (L).
Payment
Each year you receive the annual OZB assessment from BsGW. That assessment specifies the amount that you have to pay. You must pay that amount within 2 months.
Are you unable to pay the total amount within this period? If so, you can:
- pay in installments: request a direct debit, and the BsGW will debit the amount from your bank account in a maximum of 10 installments;
- request a payment arrangement from BsGW.
OZB after moving house
Are you moving house later in the year? If so, you will still have to pay the OZB amount assessed on 1 January. You will not have to pay the OZB for your new home. It is usually settled with the new owners via the notary.
Do you disagree with the WOZ for your property? Or with the OZB? If so, you can submit an objection with the BsGW.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Bergen (L)