If you have a dog, this news definitely deserves attention.
In the Netherlands The dog tax is gradually becoming a thing of the past., and in 2026 it will be collected significantly less frequently than before.
Fewer and fewer municipalities and ever-changing amounts
In 2026, a tax on dogs will be levied 102 municipalitiesFor comparison: a year ago there were 111, and ten years ago - almost two-thirds of all municipalities in the country.
However, the amounts differ greatly:
- в 19 municipalities dog owners pay more than 100 euros per year;
- Katwijk remains the most expensive - 142,18 euros per dog;
- On average, the tax in the country is about 76 euros per year.
In most places the tax is higher than last year, but there are exceptions: in six municipalities On the contrary, it was lowered.
Where the tax disappeared completely
This year Ten more municipalities have completely waived the dog tax..
For example, in De Bilt Dog owners paid more than 113 euros last year, and now nothing.
This trend is especially noticeable in the north of the country: the tax has practically disappeared there. In 2026, only Leeuwarden will continue to collect it., Smallingerland и Vlieland.
Interesting point: in Wijk bij Duurstede tax, on the contrary, have returned after several years of break.
Where does the tax money go?
It is important to understand: money from the dog tax have no intended purpose.
They just go in general budget of the municipality, and the authorities themselves decide what to spend it on.
That is, formally these funds not required For example, to install garbage bins or provide free dog waste bags - even if many people think otherwise.
If you have moved or are planning to move, it is worth checking the rules specifically in your municipality — Dog taxes in the Netherlands still vary greatly depending on the address.
Publication date: 13.01.2026/XNUMX/XNUMX
