Apply for remission
You can apply for remission here online. You will immediately see whether you need to apply to Waternet or to your municipality. If you need to apply to Waternet, you can arrange it directly online.
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Remission
Do you have a low income? You may be eligible for remission of your water authority tax assessment.
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Requirements for remission
For remission there are a number of conditions. The most important ones are:
- You have a low income level
- You do not own a home of which the value is more than your mortgage.
- The money on your bank account(s) does not exceed the applicable standard amount.
Good to know
- Have you already paid your tax assessment? Or have you started to pay? Even then you can still apply for remission. You can apply until 3 months after your last payment.
- When you apply for remission, we look at your financial situation on the date of the application.
Small business owners
Are you a self-employed person ('ZZP-er', self-employed with no staff)? Or do you have a sole proprietorship ('eenmanszaak')? Then you can also apply for a remission for your water authority tax assessment.
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Contact usQuestions and answers about remission
How do I apply for remission of my water authority tax?
You can apply for remission online. You will immediately see whether you should submit your application to Waternet, your municipality or BghU. If you need to apply for remission from Waternet, you can immediately arrange this online.
Can I apply for remission for all types of water authority tax?
No. You can only apply for remission of the water system charge for residents (watersysteemheffing ingezetenen) and the water treatment charge / pollution charge (zuiveringsheffing / verontreinigingsheffing).
You can not apply for remission for the water system charge for buildings, land without buildings or a nature area.
I have already paid. Can I still apply for remission?
Yes, you can. Please view the conditions.
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I have requested a remission, but still received a reminder. What should I do?
If you apply for a remission from your municipality, you will sometimes still receive a reminder from us. This is because your request is still pending.
I receive a remission every year. Do I have to reapply for this every year?
No, when you apply for a remission from Waternet, you can give us permission to use your details again in the future. We will then request your details each year from other government agencies, such as the Tax and Customs Administration. We will use this information to automatically determine if you qualify for a remission.
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