Taxes and charges
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Waste tax
Every household in The Hague pays the waste tax. This tax covers the collection and processing of household waste.
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Dog tax
Do you have a dog? Then you must pay dog tax.
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Property tax
The Municipal Tax Department levies property tax (OZB) on all real estate in The Hague. This includes residential property and business premises.
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Sewage charges for owners
All owners of a property (such as a home or business premises) with a connection to the municipal sewage system must pay the sewage charges for owners.
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Tourist tax
You have to pay the tourist tax if you charge people for an overnight stay. This applies to people who live outside of The Hague.
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Sewage charges for users
Do you discharge more than 500 cubic metres (m3) of wastewater per year into the municipal sewage system? Then you must pay sewage costs for users.
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Sufferance tax (mooring fee)
Is your houseboat or commercial vessel docked in municipal waters? Then you will pay sufferance tax to the municipality. This is called a 'mooring fee'.
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Harbour tax
In order to use the harbour and quays with a boat or ship you will need to pay the harbour tax.