Municipal tax payments start April 1: what you need to know
From April 1, municipalities will begin deducting your 2026 municipal taxes in 8 installments. Check your assessment notice to confirm if you’re set up for automatic payments—affecting thousands of households across the Netherlands.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Assessment notices sent | February 25, 2026 |
| First direct debit | April 1, 2026 |
| Number of installments | 8 |
| Applies to | All residents with automatic debit |
| Deadline for arrangements | Already passed (scan/form submission) |
Municipalities are responsible for collecting local taxes, which fund services like waste management, public spaces, and infrastructure. The automatic deduction system ensures timely payments while easing the burden on residents.
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Due date for municipal tax assessment notice 2026
On February 25, 2026, the municipal tax assessment notices were sent out. Your assessment notice will indicate whether the total amount will be automatically deducted in 8 installments. The first direct debit will take place on April 1, 2026.
This date also applies to residents who recently submitted a form for automatic direct debit or used the scan function to arrange the direct debit.