Water authority tax rates
How much does water authority tax cost and what are your paying for?
- View the rates for 2020.
- View examples of common situations.
Water authority tax
Read more about your tax assesment, pay online or view the 2020 rates.
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View and pay your assessment
You can view and pay your tax assessment online. You will need to log in with your DigiD. You can then pay the amount in 8 instalments via direct debit. That's useful!
View or pay assessmentUnderstanding your assesment
You receive your water authority tax assessment once a year. We would be happy to help you to understand your assesment.
Read our explanationReceive assessment by email
Receive a handy email as soon as we've drawn up your tax assessment. Set your preference to email.
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- Receive a friendly reminder when at risk of late payment
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Request remission
Do you have a low income? Then you may be eligible for remission of your water authority tax. That means you will not have to pay. Read more about the requirements or request remission online.
Apply for remissionFile an objection
Is your water authority tax assessment incorrect? Then you can file an objection. You may also want to read about the objection procedure first.
File an objection onlineQuestions and answers about water authority tax
Do you suspect that your water tax assessment is incorrect? Please read our explanation of the tax assessment. You can also file an objection online.
Find out moreDid you receive multiple bills for water authority tax? That can happen. Some of the assessments for 2015 and 2016 were only sent in 2017.
Read moreYou can choose to pay your water authority tax in 8 instalments with Direct Debit.
Read moreA tenant should always pay water authority tax. Your landlord or expat agency could be the account holders for tap water. In that case you will not receive a tap water bill from Waternet.
Read moreIf you rent a home or a room, you must always pay water authority tax. Even if you made a different arrangement with your landlord.
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