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The property tax will increase by an average of 2.2% in 2019

As property taxes are set to rise by an average of 2.2% across Dutch municipalities next year, with some areas experiencing drastic hikes, homeowners face growing concerns about the financial burden. The Dutch Homeowners' Association warns that the increasing responsibility of municipalities could further shift fiscal pressures onto property owners, urging a reevaluation of the tax system to ensure fairness and sustainability for all residents.

Property tax (OZB) will increase by an average of 2.2% next year. This is according to an annual survey conducted by the Dutch Homeowners' Association (Vereniging Eigen Huis) among 111 Dutch municipalities. The North Brabant municipality of Cuijk is leading the way: property tax will increase by a whopping 32%. In other municipalities, property tax will actually decrease.

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