Paying the sewage charge
You pay a sewage charge (rioolheffing) for your wastewater and for rainwater that ends up in the sewer. The sewage charge is part of the municipal taxes and is collected by the municipality, which uses that money to pay for maintenance and replacement of the sewers. Some municipalities also call the sewage charge sewage tax (rioolbelasting).
Each municipality has its own way of calculating the sewage charge. For example, some municipalities calculate the sewage charge based on the value of the property. Others base it on drinking-water consumption. To find out how your municipality calculates the sewage charge, contact your municipality.
The sewage charge is included in the municipal tax bill. This is usually sent out in the first 2 weeks of February.
Apply for an exemption on paying municipal taxes
Are you unable to pay your municipal taxes? Then ask your municipality for an exemption. You can be granted an exemption from paying part of the taxes, or all of the taxes.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul: Paying the sewage charge
Please note: you only have to pay rioolheffing (sewage charge) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
[optie 1]
In determining the sewage charge, the municipality makes a distinction between a user and an owner of the property. The sewage charge therefore consists of an owner component and a user component. Therefore 2 rates apply.
[optie 2]
In determining the sewage charge, the municipality makes a distinction between a user and an owner of the property. The sewage charge therefore consists of an owner component and a user component. In addition, there is a rate for unbuilt properties and properties such as detached garages. Therefore 3 rates apply.
[optie 3]
In determining the sewage charge, the municipality makes a distinction between the owner of the property and a high-volume user. Users who use more than 301 cubic metres of water on an annual basis pay a user component. Therefore 2 sewage rates apply.
[optie 4]
In determining the sewage charge, the municipality does not make any distinction between the owner and the user. Account is taken of how much water you consume on an annual basis. One sewage rate applies.
The following rates apply:
[optie 1]
- Owner component: € XX
- User component: € XX
[optie 2]
- Owner component: € XX
- User component: € XX
- Unbuilt property: € XX
[optie 3]
- Owner component: € XX
- High-volume user component: € XX
[optie 4]
XXX
Payment
[optie 1] By letter
You will receive a letter from the municipality stating the amount of the sewage charge. The letter will state how and by what date you must pay.
[optie 2] By letter
You will receive a letter from your local Belastingsamenwerking (municipal and waterboard taxation collaboration) of XXX stating the amount of the sewage charge. The letter will state how and by what date you must pay.
[optie 3]
You can pay with iDEAL You do this by logging in to Mijn Belastingen. You need your DigiD (for private individuals or sole proprietors) or eHerkenning (businesses) for this. [contactpagina gemeente]
[optie 4]
You can pay via the Belastingsamenwerking (municipal and waterboard taxation collaboration) of XXX . To do so, you can log on to the municipal and waterboard taxation collaboration of XXX portal using your DigiD. You can then pay via iDEAL, direct debit, a payment plan or by transferring the amount yourself. [contactpagina belastingsamenwerking]
Paying on time
Pay on time to avoid having to pay extra charges.
Exemption
[optie 1]
You can ask the municipality whether you are entitled to an exemption in respect of (part of) the charge. That is referred to as kwijtschelding.
[contactpagina gemeente]
[optie 2]
You cannot apply for an exemption.
[extra optie]
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality [contactgegevens].
Do you disagree with the sewage charge? You can object via [contactpagina gemeente].
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul