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 Hof van Twente: Paying the sewage charge
Please note: you only have to pay rioolheffing (sewage charge) if you use a home or business in the municipality of Hof van Twente that is directly or indirectly connected to the municipal sewerage system.
When determining the sewage charge, attention is paid to how much water you use per year. A fixed amount is levied up to and including a consumption of 500 m3.
The following rates apply:
| Amount of discharged water | Fixed amount | Amount per m3 |
|---|---|---|
| up to 500 m3 | € 304.80 | |
| 501 to 10.000 m3 | € 304.80 + | € 0.29 per m3 |
| 10.001 to 20.000 m3 | € 3.059.80 + | € 0.25 per m3 |
| More than 20.000 m3 | € 5.559.80 + | € 0.22 per m3 |
Pay
You receive an annual sewage charge assessment from your municipality. The assessment also states how you must pay. And by what date this has to be done.
Pay in time
Pay on time to avoid paying extra.
Remission
Can't pay the sewerage charge? Then you can ask the municipality whether you do not have to pay (part of) the levy. This is called a kwijtschelding (remission). Whether you are entitled to remission depends on your income and the assets of you and your partner, if any. You can apply for a remission via www.hofvantwente.nl/gemeentelijke-belastingen/kwijtschelding.
You pay costs for the sewage charge. For more information, please contact the municipality of Hof van Twente, cluster Taxes, on +31 0547 - 85 85 85.
The assessment states how much sewerage charges you must pay. It also states how you can object.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Hof van Twente