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.
Paying the sewage charge
Please note: you only have to pay sewage charge if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
The municipality of Elburg only levies sewerage charges from the user.
There is a rate of € 215,40 for homes.
The following rate system applies to a company:
- € 226,15 for the first 200 m³;
- € 173,45 per unit above 201 m³ up to and including 50.000 m³;
- € 160,65 per unit above 50.001 m³ up to and including 150.000 m³;
- € 129,55 per unit above 150.001 m³ up to and including 250.000 m³;
- € 106,50 per unit above 250.001 m³.
Garages located in built-up areas that are not connected to the sewer, but do drain rainwater, are exempt from the levy under the tax ordinance.
A fixed rate of € 53,55 applies to business premises that are not connected to the sewer system but that do discharge rainwater.
(rates 2024)
Payment
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.
Paying on time
Pay on time to avoid having to pay extra charges.
Do you disagree with the sewage charge? You can object.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Elburg
Visiting address
Zuiderzeestraatweg Oost 19
8081LA Elburg
| Monday | 8:30-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30-19:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 8:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |