Waiver of municipal taxes

You can get a waiver for the following types of taxes::

• Waste collection levy, for the 1st set of waste containers.
• Sewerage tax.
• Dog tax, only for the first dog.
• Costs of passport/identity card. A passport is more expensive than an identity card. You will be waived the cost of an identity card at most.

Whether you are entitled to a waiver depends on your personal and financial situation. If in doubt, always apply for a waiver. The following conditions apply in any case:

• The tax assessment is in your name.
• You have an income at or below social assistance level. As a guideline, the following amounts apply:
  single persons: €1540
  single person with a state pension: €1730
  single parent: €1870
  couples: €2130
  couples with a state pension: €2250

• You have no surplus value on your own home. This means that your house is not worth more than your mortgage.
• You do not own any car(s) or motorbike(s) worth more than € 2,269 when sold without trade-in. This does not apply if you can demonstrate that your car or motorbike is indispensable due to illness/disability/work.
• Have you paid yet? Apply for a waiver within three months of payment. After that it is no longer possible to apply for a waiver.

You do not have to pay tax as long as we are considering your request. Do you have a direct debit? If so, we will temporarily suspend it. You will receive a letter from the municipality stating whether you will be granted dispensation or whether you will still have to pay. This letter will also tell you how to pay.

Send an e-mail to belastingen@wageningen.nl. Do you need help with your application? Please contact the Startpunt by telephone (0317) 41 01 60 or send an e-mail to startpunt@wageningen.nl.