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

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Gennep

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Gennep: Paying the sewage charge

In determining the sewage charge, the municipality makes a distinction between a user and an owner of the property. The owner pays a fixed rate per parcel. The user pays a rate based on the amount of water used per year.

Payment

You will receive a letter from Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen (BsGW) 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.

Exemption

You can ask BsGW whether you are entitled to an exemption in respect of (part of) the charge. That is referred to as kwijtschelding. This is only possible for the sewage charge for users.

Do you disagree with the sewage charge? You can object via BsGW.